Occupant safety
Restraint system
Protection provided by the restraint sys-
tem
The restraint system comprises:
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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 system
In the event of an accident, the restraint sys-
tem can:
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reduce the risk of vehicle occupants com-
ing into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior.
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reduce the forces to which vehicle occu-
pants are subjected
Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can
provide the intended level of protection. The
belt tensioners and/or airbags can comple-
ment a correctly worn seat belt depending on
the detected accident situation. Belt ten-
sioners and airbags are not necessarily
deployed in every accident.
For the restraint system to provide its full
protection, each occupant has to:
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have the seat belt fastened correctly
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be in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
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sit with their feet resting on the floor, if
possible
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if below 1.50 m in height, be secured using
an additional restraint system suitable for
your vehicle
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities
in every accident situation. In particular,
seat belts and airbags generally do not pro-
tect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside. The risk of an injury result-
ing from airbag deployment cannot be ruled
out entirely either.
Limited protection from restraint system
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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 intended
protective function by failing in an acci-
dent or triggering unexpectedly, for exam-
ple. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
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 oper-
ation
When the ignition is switched on, the
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restraint system warning lamp lights up
during the self-check. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the vehicle is star-
ted. The components of the restraint system
are then ready for operation.
Restraint system malfunctions
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The restraint system warning lamp
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does not light up when the ignition is
switched on.
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The restraint system warning lamp
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is
constantly lit or lights up repeatedly when
driving.
In the event of an accident, the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system may not be
deactivated as intended if there is a mal-
function in the restraint system.
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DANGER
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy
as intended during an accident. This may
affect the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for
example. Furthermore, in the event of an
accident, the vehicle's high-voltage elec-
trical system may not be deactivated as
intended. You may be electrocuted if you
touch the damaged components of the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system.
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