Activating and deactivating the panicalarmX To activate: press the ! button on theSmartKey for about two seconds.An alarm sounds and the exterior lightingflashes.X To deactivate: press the ! button on theSmartKey.Occupant safetyRestraint systemProtection provided by the restraint sys-temThe restraint system includes the:RSeat belt systemRAir bagsIn an accident the restraint system can:Rreduce the risk of vehicle occupants com-ing into contact with parts of the vehicleinteriorRreduce the forces to which vehicle occu-pants are subjectedA seat belt can only provide maximum pro-tection when worn correctly. Depending onthe type of accident detected, EmergencyTensioning Devices and/or air bags may sup-plement a correctly worn seat belt. Not everyaccident will trigger the Emergency Ten-sioning Devices and/or deploy the air bags.To ensure that the restraint system providesthe maximum protection, every vehicle occu-pant must:Rhave the seat belt fastened correctlyRsit in a position that is as upright as pos-sible with the back against the seat back-restRhave their feet resting on the floor, if pos-sibleRalways be secured in special additionalrestraint systems suitable for your vehicleif under 5 ft (1.50 m) tallHowever, no system available today cancompletely eliminate injuries and fatalitiesin every accident. In particular, the seat beltand air bag generally do not protect againstobjects penetrating the vehicle from the out-side. The risk of injuries due to a deployed airbag also cannot be completely eliminated.Limited protection from restraint systemG WARNINGModifications to the restraint system maycause it to no longer work as intended. Therestraint system may then not perform itsintended protective function and may failin an accident or trigger unexpectedly, forexample. This poses an increased risk ofinjury or even fatal injury.Never modify parts of the restraint system.Never tamper with the wiring, the elec-tronic components or their software.If the vehicle needs to be adjusted to accom-modate a person with disabilities, contact aqualified specialist workshop. smart recom-mends that you only use driving assistancesystems which have been approved for yourvehicle by smart.Contact a smart center for details. USA only:contact our Customer Assistance Center on1‑800‑762‑7887 for more details.Preparing the restraint system for oper-ationWhen the ignition is switched on, the 6restraint system warning lamp lights upduring the system self-test. It goes out nolater than a few seconds after the vehicle isstarted. The components of the restraint sys-tem are then ready for operation.Restraint system malfunctionsRWhen the ignition is switched on, the 6restraint system warning lamp does notlight up.RWhile driving, the 6 restraint systemwarning lamp remains lit or lights uprepeatedly.If the restraint system is malfunctioning, thevehicle's high-voltage electrical systemmay also not be deactivated as intended inthe event of an accident.Occupant safety 33>> Safety.Z