Problem
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains
lit, even though the
front-passenger seat is
occupied by an adult or
aperson of astature
correspondingtothat of
an adult.
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect.
X
Make sure the conditionsfor acorrect classification of the per-
son on the front-passenger seat are met (Y page 46).
X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the
front-passenger seat may not be used.
X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up
and/or does not stay
on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
R
unoccupied
R
occupied by the
weight of achild up
to twelve months old
in achild restraint
system
OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothingbetween the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X
Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests
on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possi-
ble against the backrest of the front passenger seat. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-
passenger seat adjustment.This could result in the seat belt and
the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
X
Check for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply aload to the
child restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint
accordingly.
X
Make sure that no objectsare applying additional weight onto the
seat.
X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off
and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do
not install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-BenzCenter.
Deployment of Emergency Tension-
ing Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is arisk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deployedair bag replaced at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Adeployedair bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to aqualified spe-
cialist workshop in order to have adeployed
air bag replaced.
For your own safety and that of your front
passenger, it is important that you have
deployedair bags replaced and defective air
bags repaired. This will help to make sure the
air bags continue to perform their protective
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Occupant safety
Safety
