Babysmart Tm Airbag Deactivation System; Self-Test Babysmart Tm Without Special Child Seat Installed - Mercedes-Benz 2002 SLK 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

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BabySmart airbag deactivation system
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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 key removed or in steering lock
position 0. The system does not deactivate the door
mounted side impact airbag.
Warning!
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The BabySmart
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. The
bottom of the child seat must make full contact
with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to the
child in case of an accident instead of protecting
the child.
Restraint systems
Instruments
Operation
and controls
compatible child seats, designed
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airbag deactivation system.
airbag deactivation system will
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compatible.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
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 passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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Self-test BabySmart
without special child seat installed
After turning key in steering lock 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 passenger seat.
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BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
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