Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 57

Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch
the roof or be subjected to a load by the head
Problems with the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
on the center console is
lit.
When you switch the
ignition on, the 6
restraint system warning
lamp lights up and/or
the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up briefly.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a transponder for
the BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system has been installed on the
front-passenger seat. The front-passenger air bag has therefore been
deactivated as desired.
G
WARNING
There is no child restraint system installed on the front-passenger
seat. The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning,
for example due to electronic devices on the front-passenger seat.
There is a risk of injury.
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, for
X
example:
Laptop
R
Mobile phone
R
Card with a transponder, such as a ski pass or access pass
R
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
WARNING
The BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system is malfunctioning.
Do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Please also refer to the notes about the restraint system warning
X
lamp ( page 193).
Y
Children in the vehicle
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide
to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forward and down from the vehicle belt sash
guide. If necessary, adjust the belt sash guide
and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
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