Seat Belts; Proper Use Of - SMART for two coupé Operator's Manual

Push latch plate = into seat belt
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buckle ? until it clicks.
If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
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the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
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button A.
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
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the seat belt by guiding latch plate =.
Proper use of seat belts
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
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Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
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portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
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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
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person at a time.
Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
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and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or tod-
dler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer's instructions.
Check your seat belt during travel to
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make sure it is properly positioned.
Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
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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 mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effec-
tiveness 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 electric
drive smart center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
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WARNING
Observe "Safety notes" (
Adjust the driver's seat properly
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( page 58).
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Make sure that you
are positioned as far away from the
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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
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Seat belts

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