Neck-Pro Head Restraints - Mercedes-Benz 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan Operator's Manual

Problems with the air bag deactivation system
Problem
The 45
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
G
Warning
If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical
adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not
allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem
The 45
indicator lamp does not
illuminate or does not
remain illuminated with
a BabySmart™-
compatible child
restraint system
properly installed on
the front-passenger
seat.
NECK-PRO head restraints (except
C63 AMG)
The NECK-PRO head restraints increase
protection for the driver's and front-
passenger's head and neck. In the event of a
rear collision of a certain severity, the head
restraints on the driver's and the front-
passenger seats are moved forwards and
upwards. This provides better head support.
G
Warning
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A special BabySmart™ compatible child restraint system is
installed on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger front air bag is therefore deactivated.
A BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is not installed
on the front-passenger seat. The BabySmart™ system is
malfunctioning.
X
Have the BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X
If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have the
BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
child seat recognition system has been repaired.
Occupant safety
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide.
G
Warning
Only use seat covers/head restraint covers
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your model.
Using seat covers and head restraint covers
other than those recommended may cause a
malfunction when NECK-PRO head restraints
are triggered or front side impact air bags/
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