Babysmart Tm Airbag Deactivation System; Self-Test Babysmart Tm; Seat Installed - Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 430 Operator's Manual

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BabySmart airbag deactivation system
Special BabySmart
for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for
use with the BabySmart
With the special child seat properly installed, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy.
The 7 indicator lamp located on the center console
will be illuminated, except with electronic key removed
or in starter switch position 0. The system does not
deactivate the door mounted side impact airbag.
Self-test BabySmart
installed
After turning electronic key in starter switch to
position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp located on the
center console comes on for approximately 6 seconds
and then extinguishes.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or is
continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must
see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating
any child on the front passenger seat. See page 302 for
notes on the 7 indicator lamp.
Restraint systems
Instruments
Operation
and controls
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compatible child seats, designed
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airbag deactivation system.
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without special child seat
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Warning!
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The BabySmart airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation system.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of special child seats.
The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat. Should the
light go out while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. If the light remains out, do not
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use the BabySmart restraint to transport children
on the front passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
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BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
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