Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 72

Children in the vehicle
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Problems with automatic child seat recognition
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
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people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of
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parking position P.
shift the manual transmission into neutral.
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start the engine.
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There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A special Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with a trans-
ponder for automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the
front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front airbag has there-
fore been disabled as desired.
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WARNING
There is no child restraint system fitted to the front-passenger
seat. Automatic child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
It is also possible that the 6 SRS warning lamp lights up and/
or the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you switch the ignition on.
There is a risk of injury.
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Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
e.g.:
laptop
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mobile phone
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cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
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If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is still lit:
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there
is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.