Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual page 54

Occupant safety
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Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
The 42
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
The person sitting on
the front-passenger
seat:
weighs as much as a
R
typical adult
weighs more than a
R
child
G
Warning
If the 42 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,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem
The 42
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated.
The front-passenger
seat is:
unoccupied
R
occupied with the
R
weight of a typical
12-month-old child in
a standard child
restraint or less
G
Warning
If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-
passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Y page 386).
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
OCS 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
Make sure there are no objects applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X
If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have
OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until OCS has been repaired.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Y page 386).