Operation - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
transfers their weight by supporting them-
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selves on a vehicle armrest
sits in such a way that their weight is raised
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from the seat cushion
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
correct positioning of the child restraint system.
Never place objects under or behind the child
restraint system, e.g. a cushion. Fully retract the
seat cushion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat. The back-
rest of the forward-facing child restraint system
must lie as flat as possible against the backrest
of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
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The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
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turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
Occupant safety
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
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passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
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passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter ( page 214). When the front-passenger
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seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status
of the front-passenger front air bag both before
and during the journey.
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WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
the classification of the person in the front-
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passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
the front-passenger seat has been moved
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back as far back as possible.
the person is seated correctly.
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Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
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