Occupant Safety; Panic Alarm; Useful Information - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Occupant safety

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (

Panic alarm

To activate: press ! button : for at
X
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
To deactivate: press ! button :
X
again.
or
Press the Start/Stop button.
X
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
page 27).
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more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
Seat belts
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Child restraint systems
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
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system
Additional protection is provided by:
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
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PRE-SAFE
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Air bag system components with:
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
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Front-passenger seat with Occupant
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Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are deployed in
an accident.
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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle as well as
restraint systems for infants and children,
see "Children in the vehicle"
( page 63).
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