Problems with the Occupant Classification System
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
The
42
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
The person on the
front-passenger seat:
R
has the weight of a
typical adult
R
has been determined
by the system not to
be a child
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (
Y
page 403).
G
WARNING
If the
42
indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
The
42
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated.
The front-passenger
seat is:
R
unoccupied
R
occupied with a
weight up to that of a
typical twelve-
month-old child in a
standard child
restraint system
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X
If the
42
indicator lamp does not illuminate, have
the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-
passenger seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (
Y
page 403).
G
WARNING
If the
42
indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-
passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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Occupant safety
Safet
y
