Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled
See Oper. Manual
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey,
although:
R
there is a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is on the front-passenger seat.
R
the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect the additional weight of objects on the
seat or forces acting on the seat.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Open the front-passenger door.
X
Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X
If necessary, secure the child in a child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
X
Make sure that there are no objects adding to the weight applied
to the seat. The system may otherwise detect the additional
weight and interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than
it actually is.
X
Make sure that the seat is unoccupied and has no objects placed
on it, close the front-passenger door, and switch on the ignition.
Observe the
42
(
Y
page 48) indicator lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R
the
42
indicator lamp must light up and remain lit.
When the indicator lamp is on, OCS (
Y
page 48) has disabled
the front-passenger air bag.
R
the display messages:
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled
See Oper. Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled
See Oper. Manual
must not appear in the multifunction
display. Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the
necessary system checks have been completed and to make
sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messages
On-board computer and displays