Smart roadster and smart roadster coupe. Instruction - part 2

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Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the seats

Adjust the driver's seat to the correct 
position relative to the pedals and the 
steering wheel before starting a journey.

Accident risk!
Only adjust the driver's seat 

while the vehicle is stationary. You can 
otherwise be distracted from the 
traffic situation and the movement of 
the seat could cause you to lose control 
of the vehicle and result in an 
accident.

Danger of injury!
Take the car to a qualified 

specialist workshop, e.g. a smart 
center if the seats have become 
damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the car's 
safety system in the same way as 
e.g. seat belts and airbags. Its safety 
function can only be upheld if the seats 
are free of damage.

Danger of injury!
To reduce the risk of serious or 

fatal injuries in an accident or as a 
result of rapid deceleration, such as 
with an airbag inflating within a 
matter of milliseconds, please note the 
following:

 All occupants must adopt a seated 

position where they are able to fit 
the seat belt correctly and are seated 
as far as possible from the front 
airbags. The driver's seated 
position must nevertheless allow the 
car to be driven safely. The driver 
must maintain sufficient distance 
from the pedals to be able to depress 
them fully. The driver's arms should 
be angled slightly when holding the 
steering wheel.

 Use only smart baby carriers (in 

conjunction with the smart quick fix) 
to transport babies and small 
children. Otherwise the passenger's 
airbag could inadvertently cause 
severe injuries to these occupants.

 Position the passenger's seat as far 

back as possible, especially if 
children are to be travelling on it 
wearing child restraint systems* or 
sitting directly on the seat.

 Occupants should always be wearing 

a seat belt correctly and recline 
against a backrest that is more or 
less upright. The head restraint 
should support the back of the head 
at approximately eye level.

Danger of injury!
When adjusting the seat, make 

sure that no one is trapped.

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Adjusting the seats

Longitudinal seat adjustment

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Pull up the handle (A).

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Move the seat to the desired position.

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Release the handle.
> The locking mechanism must audibly 

engage on both sides.

Seat height adjustment
The seat guide is inclined in the 
horizontal plane. Longitudinal seat 
adjustment also alters the seat height.

Accident risk!
Whenever the seat has been moved 

forward or back, ensure that it engages 
properly in position, as unexpected 
movement or adjustment of the seat 
while the car is being driven could 
cause the driver to lose control and 
result in an accident.

Danger of injury!
Do not insert your hands into the 

seat rail when adjusting the seat's 
longitudinal position. This represents 
a considerable risk of injury.

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Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the backrest inclination

>Note!
Only the driver's seat can be adjusted.

쮿

Release the backrest.

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Turn handwheel (A) forwards or 
backwards.

Armrest*
The armrest is located between the seats. 
The armrest can be used by the driver and 
the passenger and assists in creating a 
relaxing, non
fatiguing trip.

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Fold the armrest up or down to the 
desired position.

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Adjusting the seats

Folding down the passenger's seat

Once folded down, you can use the 
passenger's seat

 as a storage space for small objects 

(A).

 as extra storage space.

>Note!
Please note the loading regulations (see 
page 8
17) contained in these operating 
instructions!

Danger of injury!
Put only suitable receptacles in 

the stowage compartment. Occupants 
could be injured by the receptacles or 
their contents in the event of an 
accident, a sudden braking manoeuvre 
or a rapid change of direction.

Danger of injury!
Do not place any hot drinks or 

glass bottles in the stowage 
compartment when the vehicle is in 
motion. In the event of an accident, a 
sudden braking manoeuvre or a rapid 
change of direction,

 the hot drink could be spilled and 

cause scalding,

 glass bottles could be propelled out 

of the stowage compartment and 
injure someone.

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Adjusting the seats

To fold the seat down:

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Remove the seat belt from its belt 
guide (C).

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Slide the passenger's seat into its rear 
position.

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Press both levers (D) backwards at the 
same time.
> The backrest will move forward a few 

millimetres out of its locked 
position.

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Release both levers.

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Fold the backrest forwards.

To fold back:

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Pull backrest upwards and push it back 
into position until both levers audibly 
engage.

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Place the seat belt back into the belt 
guide (C).

Danger of injury!
When returning the passenger 

backrest to its upright position, 
please ensure that

 no hands or any obstacles are jammed 

in the lock.

 both levers audibly engage. 

Otherwise, in the event of an 
accident or a sudden application of 
the brakes, the seat backrest may fail 
to prevent any objects stored in the 
luggage compartment from being 
propelled forwards, exposing the 
occupants to the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the mirrors

Adjusting the mirrors

Ensure that the outside and inside 
mirrors are correctly set before starting 
a journey. Only then can the driver be 
sure that the view to the rear is 
unobstructed. 

Instructionly adjustable outside mirror

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Adjust the outside mirrors by turning 
lever (A).

Accident risk!
The outside mirrors show objects 

reduced in size. The objects are closer 
than they appear.

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Adjusting the mirrors

Electrically adjustable outside mirror*
The rocker switch is located behind the 
gearshift lever.

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The outside mirrors can be infinitely 
adjusted by swivelling the control 
knob (C).

Setting the adjustment side

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Press the rocker switch.

 Driver side (A)

 Passenger side (B)

>Note!
The outside mirrors can only be adjusted 
when the ignition is switched on.

Adjusting the inside rearview mirror

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Set the rearview mirror to the desired 
position by hand.

To avoid being dazzled by oncoming 
traffic when driving at night:

쮿

Deflect the inside rearview mirror by 
pulling lever (A).

The view to the rear is retained.

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Power windows

Power windows

Opening and closing the side windows
The side windows can be opened and 
closed by the electric power windows 
when the ignition is on.
The buttons for the driver's (A) and 
passenger's windows (B) are located on 
the switch strip on the centre console.

To open

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Press the rocker switch (A or B) 
downwards.

To close

쮿

Press the rocker switch (A or B) 
upwards.

>Note!
The windows do not close automatically 
when the car is locked.

Danger of injury!
When closing the side windows, 

make sure that no one is trapped. If 
there is a risk of trapping, press the 
switch to open the windows.
Do not leave children unsupervised in 
the car. They could e.g. injure 
themselves by opening and closing the 
windows!

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Seat belts

Seat belts

The seat belts with integrated belt 
tensioners and belt force limiters 
combine with the airbags to form a 
restraint system that offers maximum 
safety in the event of an accident.

Danger of injury!
Airbags represent an additional 

form of protection but are no substitute 
for wearing a seat belt. To reduce the 
risk of serious or fatal injuries, make 
sure that all occupants, particularly 
pregnant women, always fasten their 
seat belt correctly, are sitting in a 
normal position and have their seat 
more or less in the upright position.

Danger of injury!
If you do not fit the seat belt 

correctly or do not engage it properly 
in the catch, it will be unable to 
protect you in the manner intended. In 
certain circumstances this could 
result in serious or even fatal 
injuries. You should therefore make 
sure that all occupants 
particularly 
pregnant women – are always wearing 
their seat belt correctly. Make sure 
that the belt

 runs over the hip bone as low down as 

possible, i.e. across the hip joint 
and not across the stomach.

 is  taut.

 is not twisted.

 runs centrally over the shoulder.

 does not run across the neck or is 

underneath the arm.

 is sufficiently taut across the 

pelvis; pull up the belt running 
across the chest to tauten it.

Always use a seat belt for one person 
only.
Never use a seat belt for an object and a 
person at one and the same time.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a 
winter coat.
Do not allow the belt to run across sharp 
or fragile objects, particularly on or 
inside your clothes, such as glasses, 
pens, keys, etc. The belt could 
otherwise tear and expose you or other 
occupants to a risk of injury.
Never carry children travelling on the 
lap of an occupant. In the event of an 
accident, abrupt braking or sudden 
changes of direction, it would no 
longer be possible to hold the child 
securely, and both the child and other 
occupants could sustain potentially 
fatal injuries as a result.

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Seat belts

Danger of injury!

 Persons less than 150 centimetres 

tall and children under 12 years of age 
will be unable to fit the seat belts 
correctly. They consequently require 
additional restraint systems* mounted 
on suitable car seats (e.g. child seats 
or child booster seats) for added 
protection in the event of an accident. 
Please also always observe the fitting 
instructions supplied by the 
manufacturer of the child restraint 
systems*.

Danger of injury!

 The seat belt only provides the 

intended degree of occupant restraint 
if the backrest is almost vertical and 
the occupant is sitting upright. Avoid 
seated positions that prevent the seat 
belt from lying correctly across the 
wearer's body. For this reason, 
position the backrest as vertically as 
possible. Never drive with a backrest 
reclined well back. You otherwise risk 
sustaining serious injury in the event 
of an accident or abrupt braking, with 
potentially fatal consequences in the 
case of accidents.

Danger of injury!

 The seat belt may no longer 

function correctly if the belt or catch 
is dirty or damaged. For this reason, 
keep the belt and catch clean, as the 
buckle may otherwise not engage 
properly.
Check the seat belts regularly to ensure 
that

 they are not damaged,

 they are not running across sharp 

edges,

 they are not trapped.
The belt could otherwise tear in the 
event of an accident. You or others 
could sustain serious or fatal injuries 
as a result.
If seat belts have been damaged or 
subjected to high loads in an accident, 
have them replaced and have the belt 
anchorages checked.

For safety reasons, smart gmbh 
recommends using only seat belts that 
smart gmbh has specifically approved 
for your vehicle.

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Seat belts

Seat belt height adjustment
The car has three
stage seat belt height 
adjustment capability integrated into 
the seat.
The seat belt can run

 through the belt guide (A),

 above the belt guide,

 below the belt guide.
 

>Note!
If the seat belt is to be run above or below 
the seat belt guide, the belt must be taken 
out of the guide.

Danger of injury!

 Modifications or work performed 

inexpertly to a restraint system (seat 
belt and anchorages, belt tensioners, 
belt force limiters or airbag) or its 
wiring and any alterations made to 
other networked electronic systems 
could result in the restraint systems no 
longer functioning in the manner 
intended. Airbags or belt tensioners 
could e.g. fail to operate in accidents 
where the rate of deceleration exceeds 
the tripping threshold, or be activated 
unintentionally. For this reason, never 
make modifications to the occupant 
restraint systems. Do not perform any 
work on electronic components and 
their software without the necessary 
expertise.

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Seat belts

 

Putting on the seat belts

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Take a seat.

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Pull the seat belt without jerking it 
from the roller.

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Pull the belt across your shoulder.
> Your back must be leaning against 

the backrest.

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Click the seat belt into the buckle (A).

Taking off the seat belts

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Press the red button on the belt buckle.

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Let the belt run back into the belt 
guide.
> The belt is automatically reeled 

back into the roller.

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Belt tensioners and belt force limiters

Belt tensioners and belt force 
limiters

The seat belts are equipped with

 belt tensioners,

 a belt force limiter,
the functions of which are explained 
below.

Belt tensioners

 tension the seat belts when activated, 

so that they lie tightly across the body.

 are only triggered in collisions with 

high vehicle deceleration/
acceleration in the longitudinal 
direction, e.g. a head
on collision.
> If the airbag indicator light comes 

on, your belt tensioner has been 
activated.

>Note!
Do not fasten the seat belt on the front 
passenger's side if it is not occupied. In 
the event of an accident, the belt 
tensioner would be triggered 
unnecessarily.

>Note!
Belt tensioners cannot compensate for:

 incorrect seated positions,

 seat belts worn incorrectly.
Belt tensioners do not actively pull the 
occupants back against the seat 
backrests.

Belt force limiters

 reduce the force exerted by the belt on 

the occupants when activated in the 
event of an accident.

The belt force limiter is designed to 
operate in unison with the front airbag, 
which absorbs a portion of the seat belt's 
decelerating forces, distributing the 
load over a larger area.

If the ignition is switched on, the belt 
tensioner is activated:

 if the restraint systems are 

operational.

 for each three
point seat belt that is 

fastened properly.

 in the event of a head
on or rear
end 

collision if the vehicle is decelerated 
or accelerated sufficiently in the 
longitudinal direction at the start of 
impact.

 in certain rollover situations if the 

need for additional protection is 
detected.

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Belt tensioners and belt force limiters

If the belt tensioners are triggered, you 
will hear a loud noise that fundamentally 
represents no risk to your hearing. Some 
dust may be generated.

Danger of injury!
If the belt tensioners have been 

triggered, have them replaced in a 
qualified specialist workshop. smart 
gmbh recommends that you visit a smart 
center for this. It is particularly 
important to have safety
relevant work 
and work on safety
relevant systems 
performed by a qualified specialist 
workshop.
Observe the safety regulations when 
disposing of belt tensioners. These 
regulations can be viewed in every 
qualified specialist workshop such as 
a smart center.

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Cockpit, left
hand drive model

Cockpit, left
hand drive model

a Steering wheel with shift paddles*

b Control lever

c On
board instruments

d Upper centre console

e Lower centre console

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Cockpit, right
hand drive model

Cockpit, right
hand drive model

a Steering wheel with shift paddles*

b Control lever

c On
board instruments

d Upper centre console

e Lower centre console