With SmartFrame, in a frontal crash, students are belted to the independent inner frame of the seat, which pivots forward to separate from the outer seatback. The padded outer frame remains in position to absorb the energy of any unbelted children from the seat behind.

With SmartFrame, the FlexSeat observes the full spirit of FMVSS 222 compartmentalization.

Even an unrestrained child receives full compartmentalization protection, regardless of whether the child in front is restrained.