Lighting; Exterior Lamp Switch - SMART fortwo coupé Operator's Manual

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not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
R
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
Place the seat backrest in a position that
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is as upright as possible.
Never use a seat belt for more than one
R
person at a time.
Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
R
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Check your seat belt during travel to
R
make sure it is properly positioned.
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
R
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.
G
Warning!
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized smart
center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
G
Warning!
Observe "Safety notes" (
Y
page 58).
X
Adjust the driver's seat properly
Y
( page 59).
Make sure that you
are positioned as far away from the
R
driver's front air bag as possible
can reach steering wheel : with your
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arms slightly bent at the elbows
can fasten seat belt ; properly
R
you have adjusted seat backrest = to
R
a position that is as upright as
possible
you can move your legs freely
R
you can depress the brake and
R
accelerator pedal safely.
X
Make sure the seat belt is fastened
Y
properly ( page 62).
Lighting

Exterior lamp switch

For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during
operation of the vehicle.