Mercedes-Benz C 300 2021, Operator'S Manual

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with a build corresponding to that of an adult
must not use the front passenger seat.
Instead, they should use a rear seat.
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If the front passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is either lit continuously or
remains off, depending on the classification.
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off: move the front passenger
seat as far back as possible, or the per‐
son of smaller stature should use a rear
seat.
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously: the person of
smaller stature should not use the front
passenger seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the self-test, the front
passenger airbag is disabled.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
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The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is correct and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
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The person is seated properly with a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
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The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Child restraint system on the front passenger
seat (
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Roll bar
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DANGER Risk of injury or death due to a
malfunction of the roll bars
The roll bars cannot protect vehicle occu‐
pants as intended.
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Have the roll bars checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of injury when the roll
bars are triggered
There is a risk of injury.
Always make sure that there is nothing in the
sweep behind the rear head restraints.
& WARNING Danger of injury or death due
to obstructed roll bars
If you leave objects or items of clothing on
the covers of the roll bars, the roll bars can‐
not protect as intended.
Furthermore, the objects may endanger vehi‐
cle occupants when the roll bars extend.
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