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Driving safety systems
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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.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
(
page 71)
Y
BAS (Brake Assist System) (
R
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
R
(
page 72)
Y
Adaptive brake lamps (
R
®
ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
R
(
page 73)
Y
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
R
(
page 76)
Y
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger
seat. The front-passenger front airbag has therefore been disabled
as desired.
WARNING
G
There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat. Automatic
child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
When you switch on the ignition, it is also possible that:
the 6 SRS warning lamp lights up.
R
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
R
briefly.
the PASSENGER AIRBAG ON indicator lamp does not light up, or
R
lights up and does not go out after 60 seconds.
There is a risk of injury.
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
X
e.g.:
laptop
R
mobile phone
R
cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
R
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is still lit:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 71)
Y
page 73)
Y
ADAPTIVE BRAKE (
R
®
PRE-SAFE
Brake (
R
STEER CONTROL (
R
Y
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe dis-
page 77)
Y
page 77)
Y
page 78)
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