Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, check
the following:
R
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must light up
continuously. If the indicator lamp is lit, the occupant classi‐
fication system (OCS) has disabled the front passenger air‐
bag (
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page 30).
R
The display must not show the messages
Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual
or
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual
.
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Wait for at least one minute until the necessary system checks
have been completed.
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Ensure that the display does not show either of the two display
messages about the front passenger airbag.
If these conditions are met, the front passenger seat can be occu‐
pied again.
If these conditions are not met, the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) is malfunctioning.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information on airbag shutoff can be found under "Occupant
classification system (OCS)" (
/
page 30).
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Front Passenger Airbag
Enabled
* The co-driver's airbag is enabled while the vehicle is in motion
although:
R
the front passenger seat is occupied by a child in a child
restraint system or a person of smaller stature.
or
R
the front passenger seat is not occupied.
The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the
weight applied to the seat.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward-
facing child restraint system while the front passenger air‐
bag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in
the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the front passenger airbag is disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat
with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in the DEATH
of or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD.
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Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic con‐
ditions.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
240 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
