Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator
lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of
the front passenger air bag as follows:
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Front passenger air bag disabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger air bag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may
use the front passenger seat.
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat,
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continu-
ously.
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Front passenger air bag enabled: PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or
until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air
bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be installed on the front
passenger seat.
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If you are driving with a child in the vehicle,
observe the information in the chapter "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (
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page 67)
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to a
disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is lit.
A person in the front passenger seat could
then, for example, come into contact with the
vehicle interior, especially if the person is sit-
ting too close to the cockpit.
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 front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
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The person is seated correctly.
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Both before and during the journey,
ensure that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct.
Malfunction of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoff
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and
the
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restraint system indicator lamp light up
simultaneously.
In this case, no one may use the front passenger
seat and no child restraint system may be instal-
led on the front passenger seat.
Have the automatic front passenger air bag shut-
off checked and repaired immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
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 71)
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