Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual, Page: 44 / 510

A person in the front passenger seat could
then, for example, come into contact with
the vehicle interior, especially if the person is
sitting too close to the cockpit.
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 front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
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The person is seated correctly.
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Ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct.
Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐
tor lamps
System self-test
When the ignition is switched on, a system self-
test is performed during which the two
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps light up simultaneously.
The status of the front passenger air bag is dis‐
played after the system self-test:
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
60 seconds, subsequently both PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps are off:
the front passenger air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐
ously: the front passenger air bag is deactiva‐
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front passenger air
bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
and the 6 restraint system warning lamp
light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat
may not be used. Also in this case, do not install
a child restraint system on the front passenger
seat. Have the automatic front passenger air bag
shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
42 Occupant safety