2014 SMART FORTWO COUPE seats

X
Release adjustment lever 0043when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
i When adjusting the tilt of the backrest
without any load on the seat then hold on
to the backrest with one hand.
Seat fore and aft adjustment X
Pull adjustment handle 0044upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
X Release adjustment handle 0044when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height The seat guide is inclined in the horizon-
tal plane. Seat fore and aft adjustment also
alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat Folding up and down
X
Folding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow 0043.
X Folding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow 0044.
Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
X Turn thumb wheel 0087.
R Direction of arrow 0085: down
R Direction of arrow 0083: up Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 108).
Folding down X
Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide 0043.
X Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go. Seats
59>> Controls.
* optional Z

X
Hold the backrest with one hand back.
X Pull adjustment lever 0044upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back X
Pull adjustment lever 0044upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
X Place the seat belt back in seat belt
guide 0043. G
WARNING
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
R nobody becomes trapped
R no obstacles are jammed in the lock
R the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat back-
rest will help to prevent stored objects in
the cargo compartment from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically. The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch
0043come on to show which heating
level you have selected. Level Indicator lamps on the switch
off
No indicator lamp on
1
One indicator lamp on
2
Two indicator lamps on
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Press seat heating
switch 0043repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
X Switching off: Press seat heating
switch 0043repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
i Switch on the seat heating and, at the
same time, reduce the temperature in the
vehicle interior. The high‑voltage bat-
tery then consumes less energy.
! If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center. 60
Seats>> Controls.
* optional

X
Push latch plate 0087into seat belt
buckle 0085until 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 0083.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 0087.
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 around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or tod-
dler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer’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 mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effec-
tiveness 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 58). X
Adjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 58).
Make sure that you
R are positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
R can reach steering wheel 0043with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R can fasten seat belt 0044properly Seat belts
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The TIN is a unique identifier which facil-
itates efforts by tire manufactures to
notify purchasers in recall situations or
other safety matters concerning tires and
gives purchasers the means to easily iden-
tify such tires.
The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s
identification mark” 0044, “Tire size”0087,
“Tire type code” 0085, and “Date of manufac-
ture” 0083.
i For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
DOT (Department of Transportation) Tire branding symbol
0043which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation.
Manufacturer’s identification mark Manufacturer’s identification mark
0044
denotes the tire manufacturer.
New tires have a mark with two symbols.
Retreaded tires have a mark with four sym-
bols. For more information on retreaded
tires (Y page 127).
Tire size Code
0087indicates the tire size. Tire type code Tire type code
0085may, at the option of the
manufacturer, be used as a descriptive
code for identifying significant charac-
teristics of the tire.
Date of manufacture Date of manufacture
0083identifies the week
and year of manufacture.
The first two figures identify the week,
starting with “01” to represent the first
full week of the calendar year. The second
two figures represent the year.
For example, “3202” represents the 32nd
week of 2002. Tire ply material
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the side-
wall 0043and under the tread 0044. Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, Tires and wheels
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