Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017, Owner'S Manual

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A person on the front passenger seat must
always observe the following information:
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If the front passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person with a stature correspond‐
ing to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. This
indicates that the front passenger front air‐
bag is enabled.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person
with a build corresponding to that of an adult
should not use the front passenger seat.
Instead, they should use a rear seat.
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If the front passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp either lights up continuously
or remains off, depending on the result of the
classification.
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If PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF is off: move
the front passenger seat as far back as
possible or a person of smaller stature
should use a rear seat.
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If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously: a person of
smaller stature should not use the front
passenger seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the system self-test,
the front passenger airbag is disabled. It will
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
In this case, the front passenger airbag can‐
not perform its intended protective function,
e.g. when a person is seated in the front
passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle interior, especially if
the person is sitting 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 disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
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The person is seated properly with a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
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The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
Further related subjects:
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Child restraint system on the front passenger
seat (
→
page 53).
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Suitable positioning of the child restraint sys‐
tem (
→
page 55).
Roll bar
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DANGER Risk of injury or death caused
by a malfunction of the roll bars
If the function of the roll bars is defective,
they may not extend in an accident for exam‐
ple.
46 Occupant safety