Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
* The front passenger air bag and knee air bags are enabled during the journey:
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even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the
front passenger seat
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even when the front passenger seat is not occupied
The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a child restraint system while the front passenger air bag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger air bag is
enabled, the front passenger air bag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the air bag.
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Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG; DEATH or SERI‐
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Check the status of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff.
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If necessary, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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