Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 64

Occupant safety
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Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (
Problem
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up and
remains lit, even
though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a
person of a stature cor-
responding to that of an
adult.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
and/or does not stay
on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
unoccupied
R
occupied by the
R
weight of a child up
to 12 months old in a
child restraint sys-
tem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is
incorrect.
Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the per-
X
son on the front-passenger seat are met (
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the
X
front-passenger seat may not be used.
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
X
Mercedes-Benz Center.
OCS is malfunctioning.
Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
X
child seat.
Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests
X
on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos-
sible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If nec-
essary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
X
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-
passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and
the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
Check for correct installation of the child restraint system.
X
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the
child restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint
accordingly.
Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
X
the seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do
X
not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on
a suitable rear seat.
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
X
Mercedes-Benz Center.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 60).
Y
page 58).
Y