Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 73

Children in the vehicle
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Problems with automatic child seat recognition
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit.
The 6 restraint sys-
tem warning lamp
lights up and/or the
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp
does not light up briefly
when you switch the
ignition on.
Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction
Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE stand-
ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi-
cle.
For certain child restraint systems in weight
categories II or III, this can mean that the area
of use is restricted. The maximum size setting
Possible causes/consequences and M 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.
WARNING
G
There is no child restraint system fitted to the front-passenger
seat. Automatic child seat recognition is malfunctioning, for exam-
ple due to electronic devices on the front-passenger seat.
There is a risk of injury.
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
X
e.g.:
laptop
R
mobile phone
R
a card with a transponder, such as a ski pass or access pass
R
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the
front-passenger seat may not be used.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G WARNING
Automatic child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
Do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a suit-
able rear seat.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Please also refer to the notes about the restraint system warning
X
lamp ( page 306).
Y
of the child restraint system is not possible
due to possible contact with the roof.
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label and the text "Universal".