Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 56

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Problems with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son with a build corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
empty
R
occupied with a rear-
R
ward-facing child
restraint system
Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are
hot. There is a risk of injury.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is false.
Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
X
on the front-passenger seat are met (
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
X
passenger seat may not be used.
Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
X
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
The automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system is
malfunctioning.
Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint
X
system.
Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
X
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat
X
belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front-passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the
X
seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
X
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger
seat. It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a
suitable rear seat.
Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
X
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Occupant safety
Further information can be found under "Prob-
lems with the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system" (
page 52).
Y
page 49).
Y
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnical belt tensioners which have
been triggered are no longer operational and
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page 53).
Y
Z