Occupant safety
Restraint system
Protection provided by the restraint
system
The restraint system includes the following
components:
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Seat belt system
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Airbags
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Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event
of an accident. In the event of an accident,
the restraint system can also reduce the
forces to which the vehicle occupants are
subjected.
A seat belt can only provide maximum pro-
tection when worn correctly. Depending on
the type of accident detected, seat belt ten-
sioners and/or airbags may supplement a
correctly worn seat belt. Not every accident
will trigger the seat belt tensioners and/or
deploy the airbags.
In order for the restraint system to provide
the intended level of protection, each vehi-
cle occupant must observe the following
information:
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fasten the seat belt correctly.
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be in an almost upright position with the
back against the backrest.
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sit with feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble.
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always secure persons under 1.50 m tall
in an additional restraint system suita-
ble for this vehicle.
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities
in every accident. In particular, the seat
belt and airbag generally do not protect
against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside. The risk of injuries due to
a deployed airbag also cannot be com-
pletely eliminated.
Limited protection from restraint sys-
tem
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WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may
no longer work as intended. The restraint
system may then not perform its inten-
ded protective function by failing in an
accident or triggering unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint sys-
tem. Do not attempt to modify the wiring
as well as electronic components or their
software.
If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to
accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
smart recommends that you use driving
aids which have been approved specifically
for your vehicle by smart.
Preparing the restraint system for
operation
When the ignition is switched on, the
restraint system warning lamp lights up
6 during the self-check. It goes out no
later than a few seconds after the vehicle is
started. The components of the restraint
system are then in operational readiness.
Malfunctioning restraint system
A malfunction has occurred in the restraint
system if:
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When the ignition is switched on, the
6 restraint system warning lamp does
not light up.
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While driving, the 6 restraint system
warning lamp remains lit or lights up
repeatedly.
If the restraint warning system is faulty,
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
may not be deactivated as intended in the
event of an accident.
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DANGER
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be
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