Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 53

BabySmart™ Airbag
Deactivation System
Special child seats, designed for use
with the Mercedes-Benz system and
available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer are required for use with
the BabySmart™ airbag deactivation
system.
With the special child seat properly
installed, the passenger side front
airbag will not deploy. The
indicator lamp located on the center
console will be illuminated, except with
electronic key removed or in steering
lock position 0. The system does not
deactivate the door mounted side
impact airbag and the window airbag.
BabySmart™ is a trademark of
Siemens Automotive Corp
Warning!
The BabySmart™ Airbag Deactivation
System will ONLY work with a special
seat designed to operate with it. It will
not work with seats which are not
BabySmart™ compatible.
Never place anything between seat
cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow),
since it reduces the effectiveness of
the deactivation system.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for installation of special
child seats.
The passenger side front airbag will
not deploy only if the
lamp remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator
every time you use the special system
child seat. Should the light go out
while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. If the light remains
out, do not use the BabySmart™
restraint to transport children, or
otherwise-do not transport child re-
straints on the front passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.
Self-Test BabySmart™
Without Special Child Seat
Installed
After turning electronic key in steering
lock to position 1 or 2, the
lamp located on center console comes
on for approx. 6 seconds.
If the lamp should not come on or is
continuously lit, the system is not
indicator functioning. You must see an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
before using any child seat.
indicator
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