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smart fortwo / Innovat
ions for the city
>> Safety isn’t just about size.
The innovative smart safety concept.
Building a car that is small, compact and comfortable is a challenge in itself.
But a
small car offering a level of safety comparable with a large car calls for
an innovative
safety concept consisting of numerous individual safety elements
that join forces for maximum effectiveness.
As part of Daimler AG, smart also benefits from the extensive experience
of safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz.
CRASH MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM INCL.
CRASH BOXES
THE WHEEL AS A
DEFORMATION
ELEMENT
HYDRAULIC
BRAKE ASSIST
BELT TENSIONERS
ESP
®
WITH
INTEGRATED ABS
AS STANDARD
FULL-SIZE AIRBAGS
FOR DRIVER
AND PASSENGER
HEAD/ THORAX
SIDE AIRBAGS
(CABRIOLET)
WINDOW AIRBAGS AND
SIDE AIRBAGS (COUPÉ)
DRIVER AND
PASSENGER KNEE
AIRBAGS
CRASH SENSOR (AUTO
SWITCH-ON OF HAZARD
WARNING LIGHTS)
COLLAPSIBLE SAFETY
STEERING COLUMN
HIGH SEATING POSITION
SAFETY SEATS WITH
INTEGRAL SEAT BELTS
TRIDION
SAFETY CELL