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

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Warning
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the
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SRS warning lamp:
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does not come on at all
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fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, the
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)
and the air bag
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Warning
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE
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has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
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Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
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No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
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Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
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Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
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padded steering wheel boss
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front-passenger air bag cover
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outer side of front seat bolsters
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side trim next to the rear seat backrest
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roof lining trim
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Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
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Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
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Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
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Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
Occupant safety
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Safety
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