System Self-Test - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

The OCS may have detected that the seat:
is empty or occupied by the weight of a
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typical child up to twelve months old,
seated in a child restraint system.
is occupied by a small individual, such as a
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young teenager or a small adult.
is occupied by a child in a child restraint
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system whose weight is greater than that
of a typical twelve month old child.
These are examples of when the OCS
deactivates the front-passenger front air bag.
Deactivation takes place although the
collision fulfills the criteria for deploying the
driver's air bag.
For further information, see "Air bag display
messages" ( page 256).
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System self-test

G WARNING
If the 4 5 indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not functioning. You
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.
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WARNING
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect the
function of the OCS. This could result in the
front-passenger front air bag not functioning
as intended during an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat
surface and the child restraint system. Make
sure that the bottom and back of the child
restraint system make full contact with the
front-passenger seat cushion and backrest.
Always comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Occupant safety
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up:
if you turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock
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to position 1 or 2
if you press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop
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button once or twice on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO
if an adult is seated properly on the front-
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passenger seat and the OCS classifies the
occupant as an adult
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp goes out again after approximately six
seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the OCS
detects that the front-passenger seat is
empty, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp will continue to light up. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
will not go out.
For more information about the OCS, see
"Problems with the Occupant Classification
System" ( page 54).
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