Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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from the seat belt outlet. If necessary,
adjust the seat belt outlet and the front
passenger seat accordingly.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific infor-
mation (
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page 66).
If a person is sitting on the front passenger seat:
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously
or be off, depending on the person's stature.
A person on the front passenger seat must always
observe the following information:
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If the front passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person with a stature corresponding
to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be off. This indicates
that the front passenger air bag is enabled.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person
with a build corresponding to that of an adult
must not use the front passenger seat.
Instead, they should use a rear passenger
compartment 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 person of
smaller stature should use a rear
passenger compartment 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.
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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 disabled 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 rela-
ted subjects:
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Child restraint system on the front passenger
seat (
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page 66)
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