2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE child seat

Top tether
Top tether permits an additional
connection between a child restraint
system and the passenger seat. Proper
usage of the top tether, in accordance with
instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer, can further reduce
the risk of injuries.
The top tether anchorage is located on the
floor of the cargo compartment. The top
tether guide for the top tether strap is
located above, on the head restraint. X
Thread top tether strap 0028through top
tether guide 0002down the back of
passenger seat 0003to top tether
anchorage 002B.
X Attach top tether hook 002Ato top tether
anchorage 002Bon the floor of the cargo
compartment.
i If you are using divider plus*, the
hooks of the top tether and the divider
plus* are attached to the same anchorage. X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap 0028according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions. G
WARNING
After installing top tether straps, make
sure the seat backrests are in an upright
position and are properly locked. Push and
pull on the seat backrests to ensure they are
properly secured in the locked position. If
a seat backrest is not properly locked, the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be properly supported or
positioned to provide its intended
benefit. That could cause serious or even
fatal injuries. Panic alarm
X
Activating: Press and hold button 0002for
at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X Deactivating: Press button0002once more.
or
X Insert the key in the starter switch.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and Panic alarm
43>> Safety.
* optional Z

Seats
Safety notes
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WARNING
All seat adjustments, as well as fastening
of seat belts, must be done before the
vehicle is operated. G
WARNING
When adjusting the seat, make sure no one
becomes trapped.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving. Adjusting the seat while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
Never ride in amoving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under the seat belt,
it could apply force at the abdomen or neck,
potentially causing serious or fatal
injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer
is in a position that is as upright as
possible and seat belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as
possible with the driver still able to
operate the controls properly.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Observe the notes on the air bag system. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. G
WARNING
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center if the seats have become damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s
safety system in the same way as seat belts
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
reduce their ability to protect the
occupants in an accident. Seat adjustment
0002
Seat backrest tilt
0003 Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt X
Pull adjustment lever 0002upwards and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms 56
Seats>> Controls.

Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
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WARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weigh tof the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. G
WARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. G
WARNING
Never ride in amoving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body. G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 33). 0002
Seat belt outlet
0003 Seat belt guide
002B Latch plate
002A Seat belt buckle
0028 Release button
X Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet 0002.
X Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips. 60
Seat belts>> Controls.

X
Push latch plate 002Binto seat belt
buckle 002Auntil it clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button 0028.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 002B.
Proper use of seat belts R
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R Do not fasten a seat belt aroun daperson
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
R Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt. Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center. Correct driver seat adjustment
G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 56). X
Adjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 56).
Make sure that you
R are positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
R can reach steering wheel 0002with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R can fasten seat belt 0003properly Seat belts
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When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.
! Do not block the soft top system’s
locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.
! Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures below 14¦ (-10¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176 ¦[80¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty. Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion. G
WARNING
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure. G
WARNING
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potentia lfor injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized electric drive smart center.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
drive system running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
69>> Controls. Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000A
Scenario 1:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds. The subsequent self check of the safety systems detected no
malfunction. The supplemental restraint system is
operational.
000A
Scenario 2:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds for
approximately
1second, then it
comes on again
and stays on. There is a malfunction in the supplementa
lrestraint systems.
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy
unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.
X Do not sit on the passenger seat; this applies particularly
to children.
X Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go
out again after a few seconds once the drive system is running or comes on again, the
supplemental restraint systems are malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2, the SRS
may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an
authorized electric drive smart center immediately to have the system checked; A
malfunctioning SRS system may not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious
or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an
accident and/or injury to you or to others.
! If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving, have the system checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center immediately.
It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated
unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident.
i Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the “Safety”
section (Y page 31). 162
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

Warning and indicator lamps in the overhead control panel
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
00090007
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated
with the weight of a
typical adult or
someone larger than a
small individual on
the passenger seat. There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. 00090007
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp does not
illuminate or remains
out with the weight of
a typical
12‑month‑old child in
a standard child
restraint or less on
the passenger seat There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
If the 00090007indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight
of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat, do not
have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. G
WARNING
If the 00090007indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of
a typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat, do
not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 168
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.