Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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vicinity of the front-passenger airbag when
it deploys.
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never secure a child on the front-passenger
seat in a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem.
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always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a child
in a forward-facing child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
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unless a child restraint system with auto-
matic child seat recognition is fitted to the
front-passenger seat. In order to make use
of the automatic child seat recognition, a
Mercedes-Benz approved child seat with a
transponder is necessary.
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unless the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp on the centre console is lit.
To make you aware of this danger, a corre-
sponding warning sticker has been affixed on
the dashboard and on both sides of the sun
visor on the front-passenger side.
Information about recommended child
restraint systems is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passenger seat
The automatic child seat recognition sensor
system on the front-passenger seat detects
whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat
with automatic child seat recognition has
been fitted there. In such cases, 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger airbag is disa-
bled.
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WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
tor lamp does not light up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger airbag deploys, the child could be
seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
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do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
or
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only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
most position.
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have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions/communicates correctly, never place
objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
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If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
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the headbag
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the sidebag
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the belt tensioner
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