Problems with automatic child seat recognition
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
on the centre console is
lit.
A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for
automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-
passenger seat. The front-passenger front airbag has therefore been
disabled as desired.
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WARNING
There is no child restraint system fitted to the front-passenger seat.
Automatic child seat recognition is malfunctioning, for example due to
electronic devices on the front-passenger seat.
There is a risk of injury.
X
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, e.g.:
R
laptop
R
mobile phone
R
a card with a transponder, such as a ski pass or access pass
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
When you switch the
ignition on, the
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restraint system warning
lamp lights up and/or
the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up briefly.
G
WARNING
Automatic child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
Do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a suitable
rear seat.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Please also refer to the notes about the restraint system warning
lamp (
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page 235).
Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction
Only child restraint systems which are approved
in accordance with the ECE standard ECE R44
are permitted for use in the vehicle.
For certain child restraint systems in weight cat-
egories II or III, this can mean that the area of
use is restricted. The maximum size setting of
the child restraint system is not possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
"Universal" category child restraint systems can
be recognised by their orange approval label and
the text "Universal".
Example: approval label on the child restraint
system
"Universal" category child restraint systems can
be used on the seats indicated with U, UF or IUF
according to the tables "Suitability of the seats
for attaching belt-secured child restraint sys-
Children in the vehicle
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Safety
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