Babysmart Tm Airbag Deactivation System; Self-Test Babysmart; Without Special Child Seat Installed - Mercedes-Benz SL 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 side front airbag will not deploy. The 7
indicator lamp located in the dashboard 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!
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.
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.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
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compatible child seats, designed
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airbag deactivation system.
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airbag deactivation system will
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compatible.
Practical hints Car care
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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 use the BabySmart
to transport children on the front 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 in the dashboard comes on
for approx. 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.
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BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
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