Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class Operator's Manual page 48

Occupant safety
46
Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
The 45
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
The person on the
front-passenger seat:
has the weight of a
R
typical adult
has been determined
R
by the system not to
be a child.
G
WARNING
If the 45 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, do not
allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem
The 45
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated.
The front-passenger
seat is:
unoccupied
R
occupied with a
R
weight up to or less
than a typical 12-
month-old child in a
standard child
restraint system
G
WARNING
If the 45 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
The OCS is malfunctioning.
X
Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Y page 221).
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 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 that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X
If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have the
OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Y page 221).
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