Suitable Positions - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Children in the vehicle
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Problems with automatic child seat recognition
Problem
The 45 indica-
tor lamp on the centre
console is lit.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint systems
Key to the letters used in the table:
X Seat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use
in this weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category
and are approved for use in this weight category.
L Suitable for child restraint systems as recommended, see the following table of "Recom-
mended child restraint systems" (
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.
G
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 45 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does
not light up briefly when you switch the ignition on.
There is a risk of injury.
X
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
e.g.:
Laptop
R
Mobile phone
R
Cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
R
If the 45 indicator lamp remains lit:
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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