SMART roadster - Airbags

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Airbags
Airbags
Airbags reduce the severity of injuries in
serious collisions, e.g. in a head!on
collision or a side impact.
The airbag system consists of
! driver's airbag (A),
! passenger's airbag (B),
! side airbags* (C),
! airbag indicator light (D).
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Danger of injury!
In conjunction with a correctly
fastened seat belt, airbags afford
additional protective potential.
However, they are no substitute for the
seat belts.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries in an accident involving
rapid deceleration, e.g. with an airbag
inflating, or if the brakes are applied
abruptly, please note the following:
! All occupants must adopt a seated
position where they are able to fit
the seat belt correctly and are seated
as far as possible from the airbag.
The driver's seated position must
nevertheless allow the car to be
driven safely. The driver's arms
should be angled slightly when
holding the steering wheel. The
driver must maintain sufficient
distance from the pedals to be able to
depress them fully.
! Choose a seat position that is as far
as possible from the front airbag but
nevertheless allows you to maintain
control of the car reliably.
! The car's occupants should always be
wearing a seat belt correctly and
recline against a backrest that is
more or less upright. The head
restraint should support the back of
the head at approximately eye level.
! Position the front passenger's seat
as far back as possible, particularly
if children are secured to it by
means of a child restraint system*.
! Excluding the smart baby carrier, do
not secure rearward!facing child
seats on the passenger's seat, as
doing so will not disable the
passenger front airbag. Forward!
facing child restraint systems may
only be fitted to the front
passenger's seat if it is moved to its
rearmost position.
! Do not lean forward, e.g. over the
cushioned pad on the steering wheel,
particularly while driving.
! Do not place your feet on the
instrument panel.
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