Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Self-test Occupant Classification Sys-
tem (USA only)
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position
1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or
twice, the
75
indicator lamp
located in the center console illuminates. If
an adult occupant is properly sitting on the
front passenger seat and the system sens-
es the occupant as being an adult, the
75
indicator lamp will illumi-
nate and go out after approximately
6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the front passenger seat as being
empty, the
75
indicator lamp
will illuminate and not go out.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
컄
page 353).
BabySmart
TM
air bag deactivation
system (Canada only)
1 75
indicator lamp
Special BabySmart
TM
compatible child
seats, designed for use with the
Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, are
required for use with the BabySmart
TM
air bag deactivation system. With the
special child seat properly installed, the
front passenger front air bag will not
deploy.
Warning!
G
If the
75
indicator lamp should
not illuminate, the system is not functioning.
You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.
Warning!
G
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi-
cation System. The bottom of the child seat
must make full contact with the passenger
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child
seat could cause injuries to the child in case
of an accident, instead of increasing protec-
tion for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.