warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE 2017 X253 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25
Introduction ......................................... 26
Protecting the environment ...................2 6
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ................2 7
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 1
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 31
Information on copyright ....................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 34
Cockpit .................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ................................. 35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................4 0
Door control panel ................................. 41
Safety ................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 5
Opening and closing...........................76
SmartKey ............................................... 76
Doors ..................................................... 82
Cargo compartment .............................. .83
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....95
Correct driver's seat position ................ 95
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 101
Mirrors ................................................. 103 Memory function ................................. 106
Lights and windshield wipers
..........108
Exterior lighting ................................... 108
Interior lighting .................................... 112
Replacing bulbs ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 118
Overview of climate control systems ... 118
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 119
Air vents .............................................. 124
Driving and parking ..........................126
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 126
Driving ................................................. 126
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 136
Refueling ............................................. 143
Parking ................................................ 149
Driving tips .......................................... 152
Driving systems ................................... 157
Towing a trailer .................................... 197
On-board computer and displays ....203
Important safety notes ........................ 203
Displays and operation ........................ 203
Menus and submenus ......................... 207
Display messages ................................ 221
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 251
Multimedia system ...........................263
General notes ...................................... 263
Important safety notes ........................ 263
Function restrictions ............................ 263
Operating system ................................ 264
Stowage and features ......................273
Stowage areas ..................................... 273
Features .............................................. 284
2Contents

AirbagWarning lamp ................................ .257
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat ............................ 99
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 219
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 274
Ashtray ............................................... 286
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 14
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 15
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 04
Driving abroad ............................... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 304
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 305
Service message ............................ 304
Special service requirements ......... 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ...........................................7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Display message ............................ 239
Displaying level .............................. 187
Function/notes ............................. 186
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 234
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 305Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 132
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 131
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accel erato
r pedal position ............. 138
Changing gear ............................... 138
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 247
Double-clutch function .................. 138
Drive program ................................ 139
Drive program display .................... 137
Driving tips .................................... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 143
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 136
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 142
Gliding mode ................................. 139
Kickdown ....................................... 139
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 219
Overview ........................................ 136
Permanent setting ......................... 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 130
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Trailer towing ................................. 139
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 137
Transmission positions .................. 138
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 143
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 365
B
Back button ....................................... 264
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 234
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Bag hook............................................ 279
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 199
Removing ....................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 321
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes .................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 322
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Display message ............................ 241
Notes/function .............................. 188
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 271
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 270
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Telephony ...................................... 270
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Notes ............................................. 362
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 228
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 362
Display message ............................ 223
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 131
HOLD function ............................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 150
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 313
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness contro l (
instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 204
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 267
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 268
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 310
Car wash ........................................ 305
Carpets .......................................... 312
Display ........................................... 310
Exhaust pipe .................................. 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
General notes ................................ 305
Interior ........................................... 310
6Index

Important safety notes .................. 361
Low outside temperatures .............361
Purity ............................................. 361
DEF
®
Additives ........................................ 361
Diagnostics connection ......................30
Diesel .................................................. 36 0
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .208
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 304
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Driving systems .............................2 39
Engine ............................................ 235
General notes ................................ 221
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Introduction ................................... 221
Lights ............................................. 234
Safety systems .............................. 223
SmartKey ....................................... 250
Tires ............................................... 245
Vehicle ...........................................2 47
Distance recorder .............................2 07
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 260
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 160
Activation conditions ..................... 160
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 242
Displays in the instrument clus ter .. 163
Dri

ving tips ....................................1 64
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 161
Function/notes .............................1 59
Important safety notes .................. 159 Setting a speed .............................. 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 162
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 164
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 3
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .41
Display message ............................ 249
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 82
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 139
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 305
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 192
Driving on flooded roads .................. 156
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 64
Index9

Engine number ............................... 358
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 322
Starting (important safety notes) ... 128
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Starting via smartphone ................ 129
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 129
Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 302
Additives ........................................ 362
Checking the oil level ..................... 301
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 302
Display message ............................ 237
Filling capacity ............................... 362
General notes ................................ 361
Notes about oil grades ................... 361
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 301
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 219
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 219
Characteristics ................................. 69
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 69
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 215
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 254 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 153
Exhaus t pi
pe
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 274
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 266
Features ............................................. 284
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 350
MOExtended tires .......................... 315
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 315
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 316
Floormats ........................................... 299
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 356
Two-way radio ................................ 356
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 114
Front wheel arch cover
Installing/removing ....................... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 360
Consumption statistics .................. 208
Diesel ............................................ 360
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LightsAdaptive Highbeam Assist ............ .110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fogged up headlamps .................... 111
General notes ................................ 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 109
High-beam headlamps ................... 109
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting exterior lighting ................. 108
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 273
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 2
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 234
Replacing bulbs ............................ .113
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 9
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 308
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 93
Display message ............................ 228 Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 293
Downloading routes ....................... 296
Emergency call .............................. 290
General notes ................................ 289
Geo fencing ................................... 296
Info call button .............................. 292
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2
95
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 294
Roadside assistance button ........... 291
Search & Send ............................... 293
Self-test ......................................... 290
Speed alert .................................... 296
System .......................................... 290
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 296
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 294
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
General notes .................................. 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 78
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 192
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 164
General notes ................................ 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
14Index

Assistance menu ........................... 215
Display messages .......................... 221
Displaying a service message ........ 304
Displays and operation .................. 203
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings ............................. 218
G-Meter ......................................... 219
Head-up display ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 203
Instrument cluster menu ............... 218
Lights menu ................................... 217
Media menu ................................... 211
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 209
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Radio menu ................................... 211
Service menu ................................. 214
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 213
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 204
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 357
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Parcel net ........................................... 280
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 149 Parking brake ................................ 150
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Switching off the engine ................ 150
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 241
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 151
Applying or releasing manually ...... 151
Display message ............................ 225
Electric parking brake .................... 150
Emergency braking ........................ 152
General notes ................................ 150
Releasing automatically ................. 151
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Range of the sensors ..................... 171
Warning display ............................. 172
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 232
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 232
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 123
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 268
Vial ................................................ 123
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
16Index

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 50) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 58). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 50). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 43) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 47). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
Occupant safety43
Safety
Z

Regardlessof whether th edriver' sseat belt has
already been fastened, th e7 seat belt warn -
ing lamp lights up for six seconds eac htime th e
engin eis started. If ,after six seconds, th edriver
or front-passenger seat belt has no tbeen fas -
tene dand th edoor sare closed, th e7 seat
belt warning lamp lights up. As soo nas th edriv -
er' sand front-passenger seat belt sare fastene d
or afron tdoor is opened again ,th e7 seat
belt warning lamp goes out .
If th edriver' sseat belt is no tfastene dafter th e
engin eis started, an additional warning tone will
sound. The warning tone switches off after six
seconds or once th edriver' sseat belt is fas -
tened.
If th evehicle's spee dexceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and th edriver' sand front-
passenger seat belt sare no tfastened, awarning
tone sounds. Awarning tone also sounds wit h
increasing intensit yfor 60 seconds or until th e
driver or fron tpassenger hav efastene dtheir
seat belts.
If th edriver or fron tpassenger unfasten their
seat belt sduring th ejourney, th eseat belt warn -
ing is activated again .
Air bags
Introduction
The installation poin tof an air bag can be rec -
ognized by th eAI R BA Gsymbol.
An air bag complements th ecorrectl yfastene d
seat belt .It is no substitut efor th eseat belt .The
air bag provide sadditional protection in appli-
cable acciden tsituations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The
differen tair bag systems function independ-
entl yfrom on eanother (
Ypage 54).
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injurie sand fatalities.
It is also no tpossibl eto rule out aris kof injury
caused by an air bag due to th ehigh spee dat
whic hth eair bag mus tbe deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you do no tsit in th ecorrec tseat position ,
th eair bag canno tprotect as intended and
could eve ncaus eadditional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased ris kof
injury or eve nfatal injury.
To avoi dhazardous situations, always mak e
sur ethat all of th evehicle's occupants:
Rhav efastene dtheir seat belt scorrectly,
includin gpregnant women
Rare sitting correctl yand maintai nth egreat-
est possibl edistanc eto th eair bags
Rfollow th efollowin ginstruction s
Always mak esur ethat there are no objects
between th eair bag and th evehicle's occu-
pants .
RAdjus tth eseat sproperly before beginning
your journey. Always mak esur ethat th eseat
is in an almost upright position .The center of
th ehead restrain tmus tsupport th ehead at
about eye level.
RMov eth edriver' sand front-passenger seat s
as far bac kas possible. The driver' sseat posi-
tion mus tallow th evehicl eto be driven safely.
ROnly hold th esteering whee lon th eoutside .
This allows th eair bag to be fully deployed.
RAlways lean against th ebackrest while driv -
ing .Do no tlean forwards or lean against th e
door or side window. You may otherwise be in
th edeploymen tarea of th eair bags .
RAlways keep your fee tin th efootwell in fron t
of th eseat .Do no tput your fee ton th edash -
board, for example. Your fee tmay otherwise
be in th edeploymen tarea of th
ea
ir bag.
RFo rthis reason ,always secure person sless
than 5ft (1.5 0m) tall in suitable restraint sys-
tems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot
be worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also
observe the following notes:
RAlways secure children under twelve years of
age and less than 5 ft (1.50 m)tall in suitable
child restraint systems.
RChild restraint systems should be installed on
the rear seats.
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
when the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is permanently lit, the front-
Occupant safety47
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GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front- passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
Rthe person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front-passenger front air bag
may deploy in the event of an accident. The
child could be struck by the air bag. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
stays off, do not install a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
You can find more information on OCS under
"Problems with the Occupant Classification Sys-
tem" (
Ypage 53).
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
Rcome into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
Rbe struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the vehicle belt sash
guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt
sash guide and the front-passenger seat
accordingly. Always observe the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
If OCS determines that:
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up after the system self-test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Rthe front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child of up to twelve months old, in a standard
child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the
system self-test and remains lit. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
But even in the case of a twelve-month-old
child, in a standard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp can
go out after the system self-test. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag is
activated. The result of the classification is
dependent on, among other factors, the child restraint system and the child's stature. It is
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