child restraint SMART FORTWO 2016 Owners Manual

Battery (vehicle)Charging ................................ 166
Display message ......................1 24
Important safety notes ............... 164
Jump starting .......................... 168
Warning and indicator lamps ...... 137
Belt
see Seat belts
Blower
see Climate control
Brake fluid
Display message ..................... .120
Notes .................................... .210
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Display message ....................... 128
Brake lights
Display message (color display) .. 128
Brakes
ABS ......................................... 47
Brake fluid (notes) .................. .210
EBD ........................................5 0
Important safety notes ............... 103
Maintenance ............................ 104
Parking brake ..........................1 01
Riding tips .............................1 03
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
Calling up a malfunctionsee Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash .................................1 55Carpets .................................. 160
Display .................................. 158
Exhaust pipe ........................... 158
Exterior lights ........................ 158
Gear or selector lever ............... 159
General notes ..........................1
54
Interior ................................. 158
Matte finish ............................ 156
Paint ..................................... 156
Panoramic roof ........................ 157
Plastic trim ............................ 158
Power washer ........................... 155
Roof lining ............................. 160
Seat belt ................................ 159
Seat cover ...............................1 59
Sensors .................................. 158
Steering wheel ......................... 159
Washing by hand ....................... 155
Wheels ................................... 157
Windows ................................. 157
Wiper blades ........................... 157
Center console .............................. 26
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ......5 1
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .............................. 73
Front fog lamp .......................... 72
High-beam headlamps ................. 72
Low-beam headlamps .................. 72
Rear fog lamp ........................... 73
Reversing lamps ........................ 73
Tail lamps ............................... 73
Turn signals (front) ................... 72
Turn signals (rear) .................... 73
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint sys-
tem .........................................4 5
On the front-passenger seat .........4 5
Rearward-facing restraint sys-
tem ......................................... 45
Top Tether ............................... 44
Children
Restraint systems ...................... 43
Special seat belt retractor .......... 43
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Automatic climate control ........... 80
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High-beam headlamps ................. 69
Light switch ............................. 67
Low-beam headlamps .................. 68
Parking lamps ........................... 68
Rear fog lamp ........................... 68
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ............................... 116
Turn signals ............................. 68
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ....................... 142
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ................................ 55
Emergency locking ..................... 55
From inside (central locking
button) .................................... 54
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Loudspeaker
see Subwoofer
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 72
Switching on/off ....................... 68
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
M
M+S tires (winter tires) ................. 179
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................ 91
Gear lever ................................ 91
Malfunction (on-board computer
with a color display) ................. 130
Pulling away ............................. 88
Shift recommendation ................. 91
Shifting to neutral .................... 91
Starting the engine ................... 88
Manually releasing the selector
lever lock (automatic transmis-
sion) ........................................... 97
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ......................................... 156 Message memory (color display)
....... 113
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ......................................... 113
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ............................ 204
Installation ............................ 204
Transmission output (maximum) .. 204
Model series
see Vehicle identification plate
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ................ 200
Mounting a new wheel ................ 199
Preparing the vehicle ............... 197
Raising the vehicle .................. 197
Removing a wheel ..................... 199
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ............................ 197
Multi-functional seat
see Seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Overview ................................. 25
N
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ... 86
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ............................... 36
Faults ..................................... 40
Operation ................................ 37
System self-test ........................ 39
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Important safety notes ................ 29
Introduction to the restraint
system ..................................... 29
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ...................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ...................................... 30
Pets in the vehicle .................... 46
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Rear parking aidActivating/deactivating ............ 108
Function/notes ........................ 107
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................ 84
Switching on/off ....................... 82
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ........... 76
Switching on/off ....................... 75
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ................... 66
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes ............... 211
Refueling
Fuel gauge .............................. 110
Important safety notes ................ 97
Refueling process ..................... 98
see Fuel
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ................ 70
Interior lighting ...................... 74
Overview of bulb types ................ 70
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) ...................... 72
Side turn signal lamps ............... 73
Rescue card .................................. 20
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ....................... 125
see Fuel
Restraint system
Display message ....................... 119
Introduction ............................ 29
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Warning lamp (function) .............. 30
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) ... 91
Reversing feature
Side windows ............................ 58
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....... 17
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Operating ................................ 60 Roof
see Panoramic roof
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ................................. 160
S
Safety
Child restraint systems .............. 43
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the front-passenger
seat down ................................. 63
Seat belts
Cleaning ................................ 159
Correct usage ........................... 32
Fastening ................................ 33
Important safety guidelines ........ 31
Introduction ............................. 31
Releasing ................................ 33
Warning lamp ........................... 131
Warning lamp (function) .............. 33
Seats
Adjusting (manually) .................. 62
Cleaning the cover ................... 159
Correct driver's seat position ...... 61
Important safety notes ................ 61
Seat heating problem ................. 65
Switching seat heating on/off ...... 64
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 158
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service cover ............................... 151
Service display
Calling up (on-board computer
with a color display) ................. 113
Displaying a service message ..... 154
Hiding a service message .......... 154
Notes ..................................... 153
Resetting ............................... 154
Service message ....................... 153
Special service requirements ..... 154
Service products
Brake fluid ............................. 210
Coolant (engine) ...................... 210
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man- ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Ypage 20).
Panic alarm
XTo activate: press0033button 0043for about
two seconds.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
XTo deactivate: press0033button 0043again.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. Furthermore, the restraint sys-
tem may also reduce the forces exerted on the
vehicle occupants when an accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
offer the intended level of protection if all
vehicle occupants:
Rare correctly wearing their seat belts.
(Ypage 32)
Radjust their seat properly (Ypage 61).
The driver is also responsible for ensuring
that the steering wheel has been correctly
positioned. Observe the information relat-
ing to the correct driver's seat position
(
Ypage 61).
Always ensure the air bag can inflate prop-
erly if deployed (
Ypage 34).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the
air bag increases the level of protection for
vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.
For example, if the protection already pro-
vided by a correctly fastened seat belt will
suffice, the air bags are not deployed. Fur-
thermore, only the air bags that would
increase the degree of protection afforded to
the vehicle occupants in the event of an acci-
dent are deployed. Seat belts and air bags
generally do not protect against objects pen-
etrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags"
(
Ypage 40).
See “Children in the vehicle” for information on children traveling with you as well as
vehicle restraint systems (
Ypage 42).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail
in an accident or trigger unexpectedly, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the elec-
tronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag sys-
tem to accommodate a person with disabil-
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ities, contact a smart center for specific
details. USA only: contact our Customer
Assistance Center on 1-800‑762-7887 for
details.
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The0075 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out no later
than a few seconds after the vehicle is star-
ted. The components of the restraint system
are in operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 0075
restraint system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is
switched on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This
can affect the Emergency Tensioning
Device or air bag, for example. This poses
an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist work-
shop as soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 0043and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp 0044are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in
the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the
event of an accident.
Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air
bag must either be deactivated or enabled;
see the following points. You must make sure
of this both before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag
is enabled or deactivated depends on the
installed child restraint system, and the
age and size of the child. Therefore, be
sure to observe the notes on the "Occupant
Classification System (OCS)" (
Ypage 36)
and on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 42). There you will also find
instructions on rearward and forward-
facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the clas-
sification of the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front
air bag is enabled or deactivated
(
Ypage 36). Be sure to observe the notes
on "Seat belts“ (Ypage 31) and "Air bags"
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(Ypage 34). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident or the vehi-
cle rolling over. This reduces the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected
from the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt
helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best
position in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices and seat
belt force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled by the seat belt
guide quickly or with a jerky movement, the
belt retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extracted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens
the seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt
close against the body. However it does not
pull the vehicle occupant back in the direc-
tion of the backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not
correct an incorrect seat position or the
routing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter
helps to reduce the force exerted by the seat
belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags which absorb part of
the deceleration force. This can reduce the
force exerted on the vehicle occupants during
an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is unoccu-
pied, do not insert the belt tongue into the
buckle of the front-passenger seat. This
may otherwise lead to the triggering of the
Emergency Tensioning Device in the event
of an accident, which will then need to be
replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all
vehicle occupants should correctly fasten
their seat belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it
cannot protect as intended. Furthermore,
an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause
additional injury, for example, in an acci-
dent, during braking or when abruptly
changing direction. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened
seat belt.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved
the backrest to an almost vertical position.
When braking or in the event of an accident,
you could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the back-
rest is in an almost vertical position and
that the shoulder section of your seat belt
is routed across the center of your shoul-
der.
GWARNING
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m)in height cannot
fasten the seat belt correctly without an
additional suitable restraint system. If
the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it
cannot protect as intended. Furthermore,
an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause
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additional injury, for example, in an acci-
dent, during braking or an abrupt change of
direction. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable
restraint systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this smart vehicle. The
child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 42) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion and operating instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (
Ypage 36)
GWARNING
The seat belts may not perform their inten- ded protective function if:
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely
dirty, bleach or dyed
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
anchorages or inertia reels have been
modified
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage
in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters.
Modified or damaged seat belts may tear or
fail, e.g. in an accident. Modified Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices could acciden-
tally trigger or fail to deploy when neces-
sary. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency
Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages or
inertia reels. Make sure that the seat belts
are undamaged, not worn out and clean. Fol-
lowing an accident, have the seat belts
checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved
for your vehicle by smart.
Proper use of the seat belts
Pay attention to the safety notes about the
seat belt (Ypage 31).
All vehicle occupants must fasten the seat
belt correctly before setting off. Make sure
that all occupants are wearing their seat
belts correctly for the entire journey.
When fastening the seat belt, make sure that:
RThe seat belt tongue is inserted into the
belt buckle that belongs to the seat.
RThe seat belt is tightened across your body.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
RThe seat belt is not twisted.
Only then can the forces produced in the
event of an accident be evenly distributed
across the belt.
RThe shoulder section of the belt must always
be routed across the center of the shoulder.
The shoulder section of the belt should not come into contact with your neck and must
not be routed under the arm.
RThe lap belt must be taut and as low as pos-
sible over your lap.
The lap belt must always pass across your
hip joints and never across your stomach or
abdomen. Pregnant women must take par-
ticular care. If necessary, the lap belt canbe pushed down across the hip joints and
pulled tight using the shoulder section.
RThe seat belt is not routed over sharp,
pointed or fragile objects.
If these items are on or in your clothing,
e.g. eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., stow theseitems in a more suitable location.
ROnly one person should use each seat belt at
any one time.
On no account should babies or children
travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant. During an accident, they could be
crushed between the occupant and seat belt.
RObjects are not secured with a seat belt if
the seat belt is being used by one of the
vehicle’s occupants.
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Also make sure that there are no objects,
e.g. cushions, between the occupant and the
seat.
Seat belts are solely intended for the pro-
tection and restraint of the vehicle occu-
pants. To secure objects, luggage or loads,
always observe the "Loading guidelines"
(
Ypage 142).
Fastening seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Ypage 31) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 32).
For easy fastening, the seat belt passes
through a belt loop on the side of the seat.
Basic illustration
XAdjust the seat (Ypage 61).
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from belt outlet
0087 and engage belt tongue 0044into belt
buckle 0043.
XIf necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
In order to attach the child restraint system
securely in the vehicle, the seat belt on the
front-passenger seat is equipped with a spe- cial seat belt retractor. Further information
on the "Special seat belt retractor"
(
Ypage 43).
Releasing seat belts
!Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
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 fulfill their pro-
tective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XPress the release button in the belt buckle,
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the
belt back.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 0076 seat belt warning lamp in the
instrument cluster is a reminder that all
vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts.
It may light up continuously or flash. In addi-
tion, there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If the driver's or
front-passenger seat belt has not been fas-
tened, the 0076seat belt warning lamp starts
to light up continuously after these
six seconds. As soon as the driver and front
passenger fasten their seat belts, the 0076
seat belt warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone switches off
after six seconds or once the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h)
and the driver's or front-passenger seat belt
is not fastened, a warning tone sounds again.
The warning tone sounds with increasing
intensity for a maximum of 120 seconds or
until the driver or front passenger have fas-
tened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten
their seat belts during the journey, the seat
belt warning is activated again.
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Air bags
Introduction
The air bag installation point is identified
by the label AIR BAG.
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. However, it is not intended as a
substitute for the seat belt. Air bags provide
additional protection in the event of an acci- dent.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The various air bag systems work independ-
ently of each other (
Ypage 40).
There is, however, no system available today
that can completely rule out injury or death.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of
injury caused by an air bag due to the high
speed at which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat posi-
tion, the air bag cannot protect as intended
and could even cause additional injury
when deployed. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
Rare sitting correctly and maintain the
greatest possible distance to the air
bags
Rfollow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu- pants.
RAdjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seatis in an almost upright position.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely.
ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside.This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.
RAlways lean against the backrest while
driving. Do not lean forwards or lean
against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the
air bags.
RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in
front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the
dashboard, for example. Your feet may oth-
erwise be in the deployment area of the air
bag.
RFor this reason, always secure persons lessthan 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint
systems. Up to this height, the seat belt
cannot be worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also
observe the following notes:
RAlways secure children under twelve years
of age and less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in
suitable child restraint systems.
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat when the front-passenger
front air bag is deactivated. If the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
permanently lit, the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated (
Ypage 30).
RAlways observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification Sys-
tem (OCS)" (
Ypage 36) and on "Children in
the vehicle" (Ypage 42) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions.
Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent
an air bag from functioning correctly. Before
starting your journey and to avoid risks
resulting from the speed of the air bag as it
deploys, make sure that:
Rthere are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air
bag.
Rthere are no objects between the seat, door and B-pillar.
Rno hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on
the grab handles or coat hooks.
Rno accessories, such as cup holders, are
attached to the vehicle within the deploy-
ment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors or side
windows.
Rno heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects
are in the pockets of your clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
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Thorax/pelvis air bags0043deploy next to the
outer bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the thorax/pelvis air bags
offer additional thorax and pelvis protec-
tion.
In the event of a side impact, the thorax/
pelvis air bag is deployed on the side on
which the impact occurs.
The thorax/pelvis air bag on the front-
passenger side deploys under the following
conditions:
Rthe OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle, the thorax/pelvis air bag on the
front-passenger side deploys if an appro-
priate accident situation occurs. In this
case, deployment is independent of whether
the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags 0043are integrated
into the side of the roof frame above the
doors. When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window cur-
tain air bag is deployed on the side on which
the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 40).
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front air bag and front-
passenger knee bag are either enabled or
deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe thorax/pelvis air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites
To be classified correctly, the front
passenger must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if pos-
sible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is
raised from the seat cushion
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
correct positioning of the child restraint
system. Never place objects under or behind
the child restraint system, e.g. cushions. The entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-
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