Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014 Operator's Manual page 51

Problems with the occupant classification system
G
WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when
the weight of a typical adult or an individual that is the size of a typical adult has been detected
on the front-passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the front-passenger seat until the
system has been repaired.
G WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the
weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on
the front-passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lights up and remains
on.
The person on the
front-passenger seat:
has the weight of a
R
typical adult
has been determined
R
by the system not to
be a child
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
and/or stays on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
unoccupied
R
occupied with the
R
weight of a child up
to twelve months old
in a child restraint
system
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The OCS is malfunctioning.
Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display ( page 220).
Y
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The OCS is malfunctioning.
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
X
child seat.
Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
X
the seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, have
X
the OCS system checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. Do not transport a child on the front-
passenger seat until the OCS has been repaired.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display ( page 220).
Y
Occupant safety
Z
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