Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (
Y
page 54).
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up and
remains lit, even
though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a
person of a stature cor-
responding to that of an
adult.
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is
incorrect.
X
Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the per-
son on the front-passenger seat are met (
Y
page 51).
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-Benz Center.
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 a child up
to 12 months old in a
child restraint sys-
tem
OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between 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 forwards-facing child restraint system must, as far as pos-
sible, be resting on the backrest of front-passenger seat. If nec-
essary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
X
Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front-
passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and
the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
X
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the
child restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint
accordingly.
X
Make sure that no objects are 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 a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is
recommended that you install the restraint system on a suitable
rear seat.
X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Occupant safety
55
Safety
Z