strap must be routed forward and rearward
from the vehicle belt outlet.
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Never place objects, such as a cushion,
under or behind the child restraint system.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they could press but-
tons or switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
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activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
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activate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung
around the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden steering or braking,
thereby injuring vehicle occupants. There
is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always secure animals properly
during the journey, e.g. use a suitable ani-
mal transport box.
Driving safely
Driving safety system limitations
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Make sure you have suitable tires, so that
assistance systems and driving safety
systems can work as effectively as possi-
ble.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed and for braking in good time. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road, weather and traffic conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
For safety reasons, smart recommends that
you only use snow chains that have been
specially approved for your vehicle by smart.
Further information can be obtained at a
smart center or a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Braking with ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The
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(Canada only) or
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(USA only)
abs warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 4 mph
(6 km/h), regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS intervenes in the case of slippery
road surfaces, even when you only brake
gently.
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To brake while ABS intervenes:
continue to
depress the brake pedal with force until
the braking situation is over.
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To make a full brake application:
depress
the brake pedal with full force.
G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety sys-
tems are deactivated. There is an increased
danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Using the forward collision warning
Useful information
If a risk of collision with the vehicle in front
is detected, the forward collision warning
alerts the driver both visually and acousti-
cally.
Driving safely
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