Problems with automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (
Y
page 53).
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
M
Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son with a build corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is false.
X
Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (
Y
page 50).
X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
X
Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
R
empty
R
occupied with a rear-
ward-facing child
restraint system
The automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system is
malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint
system.
X
Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat
belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front-passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
X
Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the
seat.
X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger
seat. It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a
suitable rear seat.
X
Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are
hot. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnical belt tensioners which have
been triggered are no longer operational and
therefore cannot protect as intended. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have pyrotechnic belt tensioners which have
been triggered replaced at a qualified special-
ist workshop immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account, par-
ticularly if a seat belt tensioner was triggered or
an airbag was deployed.
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Occupant safety
Safety