SMART FORTWO 2018 Owner's Manual page 46

Travelling safely with children in the vehicle
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The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is
used in this Owner's Manual. A child
restraint system is, for example:
a baby car seat
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a rearward-facing child seat
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a forward-facing child seat
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a child booster seat with a backrest and
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seat belt guides
The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the
child.
Observing laws and regulations
Always observe the legal requirements for
using a child restraint system in the vehi-
cle.
Ensure that the child restraint system is
approved in accordance with the valid test
specifications and guidelines. Further
information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. smart recommends
that you use a smart Centre.
Use only approved child restraint sys-
tems
Only child restraint systems that meet the
following UNECE standards are permitted
for use in the vehicle:
UN-R44
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UN-R129 (i‑Size child restraint systems)
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Information about the approval categories
for child restraint systems and details on
the approval label on the child restraint
Y
system ( page 48).
Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint
systems in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for
child restraint systems:
the ISOFIX or i‑Size securing rings
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the vehicle's seat belt system
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the Top Tether anchorages
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Preferably, fit an ISOFIX or i‑Size child
restraint system.
The risk of incorrectly fitting the child
restraint system can be reduced by simply
fitting it on the securing rings of the vehi-
cle.
When the child is secured using the seat
belt integrated in the ISOFIX or i-Size child
restraint system, be sure to observe the
maximum permissible weight of the child
and child restraint system together
Y
( page 51).
The advantage of a rearward-facing
child restraint system
Babies or infants should preferably travel
in a suitable rearward-facing child
restraint system. In this case, the child is
seated in the opposite direction to the
direction of travel and is facing backwards.
Babies and infants have comparatively
poorly developed neck muscles in relation
to the size and weight of their head. A rear-
ward-facing child restraint system can
reduce the risk of injury to the cervical
spine in an accident.
Secure the child restraint system cor-
rectly at all times
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is incor-
rectly fitted on the seat position suitable
for this purpose, it cannot perform its
intended protective function. In the event
of an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be
held securely. There is an increased risk
of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the
child restraint system. Make sure that
the entire surface of the child restraint
system is resting on the seat surface.
Never place objects under or behind the
child restraint system, e.g. cushions.
Only use child restraint systems with the
original cover designed for them. Only
replace damaged covers with genuine
covers.