Deployment - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, 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 it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to position the child restraint system
correctly. Never place objects under or
behind the child restraint system, e.g. cush-
ions.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
How the Occupant Classification Sys-
tem works
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
:
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
;
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
shows you whether the front-passenger front
air bag is disabled.
Press the Start/Stop button once or twice
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or turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in
the ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is inoperative. It lights up briefly when the
ignition is switched on and then goes out
again.
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. If the status of the front-
passenger front air bag changes while the
vehicle is in motion, an air bag display mes-
sage may appear in the instrument cluster
( page 183). When the front-passenger seat
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is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-
ney.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
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disabled. They will then not be deployed in
the event of an accident.
is not lit, the front-passenger front air bag
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is enabled. If, in the case of an accident, all
deployment criteria are met, the front-
passenger front air bag is deployed.
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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,
especially 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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