System Self-Test - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Series 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Occupant safety
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lamp lights up after the system self-test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
But in the case of a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp can also go out after
the system self-test. This indicates that the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. The
result of the classification is dependent on,
among other factors, the child restraint sys-
tem and the child's build. It is recommended
that you fit the child restraint system to a
suitable rear seat.
the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
R
child in a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem, either the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the result
of the classification, or it goes out. The result
of the classification is dependent on, among
other factors, the child restraint system and
the child's build.
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible. Always observe the information in
"Child restraint systems on the front-
passenger seat" (
ble positioning of the child restraint system"
Y
( page 59). Alternatively, you can fit the
child restraint system to a suitable rear seat.
the front-passenger seat is occupied by a per-
R
son with a smaller build (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the result
of the classification or, alternatively, goes out.
if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is off, move the front-passenger seat
as far back as possible. Alternatively, a per-
son with a small build can sit on a rear seat.
if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is lit, a person with a smaller build
should not use the front-passenger seat.
the front-passenger seat is occupied by an
R
adult or a person with a build corresponding
to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp goes out after the system
self-test. This indicates that the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled.
If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure to
observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"
Y
( page 55).
If the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system is malfunctioning, the red
Y
page 58) and in "Suita-
6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously.
The front-passenger front airbag is disabled in
this case and does not deploy during an acci-
dent. Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible by qualified technicians. Consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The front-
passenger seat should only be repaired at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the
seat cushion is damaged, have the necessary
repair work carried out at a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use a child restraint system
which has been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz in combination with the auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactivation
system.

System self-test

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DANGER
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up during the system self-
test, then the system is malfunctioning. The
front-passenger front airbag might be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with
high deceleration. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may not
be used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system checked and repaired immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
remains lit after the system self-test, the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It will
not be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front airbag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-
passenger seat.