Always secure persons less than 1.50 m
tall in additional suitable restraint sys-
tems.
G
WARNING
Seat belts may not be used in the follow-
ing situations in particular:
R
the seat belt is damaged, has been
modified, is very dirty, bleached or
dyed.
R
the seat belt buckle is damaged or very
dirty.
R
modifications have been made to the
seat belt tensioner, seat belt anchorage
or seat belt retractor.
Seat belts may sustain non-visible dam-
age in an accident, e.g. due to glass
splinters. Modified or damaged seat belts
can tear or fail, for example in the event
of an accident. Modified seat belt ten-
sioners may be triggered unintentionally
or may not function as intended. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Never modify seat belts, seat belt ten-
sioners, seat belt anchorages and inertia
reels. Ensure that seat belts are not dam-
aged or worn and are clean. After an acci-
dent, have the seat belts checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
smart recommends that you only use seat
belts which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by smart.
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnical belt tensioners which have
been triggered are no longer operational
and therefore cannot protect as intended.
There is an increased risk of injury, pos-
sibly even fatal.
Have pyrotechnic belt tensioners which
have been triggered replaced at a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately.
smart recommends that you have the vehi-
cle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident.
!
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rol-
led up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt
tongue will be trapped in the door or in
the seat mechanism. This could damage
the door, the door trim panel and the seat
belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer
fulfil their protective function and must
be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sud-
denly, the inertia reel locks. The belt strap
cannot be pulled out further.
!
If the co-driver's seat is not occupied,
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the co-driver's seat. Otherwise,
in the event of an accident the belt ten-
sioner could be triggered in addition to
other systems and would need to be
replaced.
X
Always insert seat belt tongue
;
into
belt buckle
:
that belongs to the seat.
X
Slide the belt sash guide into the
required position.
To raise:
slide upwards at the ring.
To lower:
press the belt guide release and
slide downwards at the ring.
X
Make sure that the belt sash guide is
engaged.
Releasing the seat belts
X
Press the release button in the belt
buckle and guide the seat belt back by
the belt tongue.
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