warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................21
Introduction .......................................... .21
Operation ............................................... 21 Introduction
......................................... 22
Environmental protection ......................22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .22
Owner's Manual .....................................23
Operating safety .................................... 23
QR code for rescue card ........................ 26
Data stored in the vehicle ......................26
Copyright information ............................ 26 At a glance
........................................... 27
Cockpit .................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ................................ .29
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 30
Centre console ...................................... 31
Overhead control panel .........................32
Door control panel ................................. 33 Safety
................................................... 34
Panic alarm ............................................ 34
Occupant safety .................................... 34
Children in the vehicle ........................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 53
Driving safety systems ........................... 53
Protection against theft ........................ .60Opening and closing
...........................63
Key ........................................................ 63
Doors ..................................................... 69
Luggage compartment ........................... 71
Side windows ......................................... 74
Panorama roof ....................................... 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....78
Correct driver's seat position ................78
Seats ..................................................... 78
Steering wheel ....................................... 82
Mirrors ................................................... 84
Memory function ................................... 86 Lights and windscreen wipers
...........88
Exterior lighting ..................................... 88
Interior lighting ...................................... 91
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 92
Windscreen wipers ................................ 92 Climate control
.................................... 95
Overview of climate control systems ..... 95
Operating the climate control system .... 96
Air vents .............................................. 100 Driving and parking
..........................101
Running-in notes .................................. 101
Driving ................................................. 101
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 108
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission ........................................ 109
Refuelling ............................................. 117
Parking ................................................ 119
Driving tips .......................................... 123
Driving systems ................................... 126 On-board computer and displays
....155
Important safety notes ........................ 155
Displays and operation ........................ 155
Menus and submenus ......................... 157
Display messages ................................ 170
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 195 Multimedia system
...........................205
General notes ...................................... 205
Important safety notes ........................ 205
Function restrictions ............................ 205
Operating system ................................ 205 Stowing and features
.......................217
Stowage areas ..................................... 217
Features .............................................. 220 Maintenance and care
......................232
Engine compartment ........................... 232
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 236
Care ..................................................... 238 2
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp .................................1 97
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 215
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 99
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 96
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 56
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 57
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .140
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 90
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Additional speedometer ................... 166
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 279
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 80
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 206
Air conditioning
General notes .................................. 95
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 100
Setting .......................................... .100
Setting the side air vents .............. .100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Introduction ..................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 180
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .40
Sidebag ............................................ 40
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 41
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 60
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 60
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 167
Performance Seat ............................ 80
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 140
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 124
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 124
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 231
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 125
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 237 4
Index

Indicator lamp .................................. 97
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................... 96
Overview ........................................ 209
Overview of systems ........................ 95
Problem with the rear window
heating .............................................99
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification .............................. 97
Setting the air distribution ............... 97
Setting the air vents ...................... 100
Setting the airflow ........................... 98
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 209
Setting the temperature .................. 97
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f.............................................. 99
Switching on/of f.............................. 96
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f........................................ 99
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off .......................... 98
Synchronisation function (multi-
media system) ............................... 210
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ....................... 95
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 27
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Display message ............................ 177
Operation/note s.............................. 55
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Combination switch ............................ 89
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158
Controller ........................................... 206
Convenience closing feature .............. 75Convenience opening feature
............ 75
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ............................. 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 235
Display message ............................ 183
Important safety notes .................. 280
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 182
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 126
Deactivating ................................... 127
Display message ............................ 188
Driving system ............................... 126
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 126
Selecting ........................................ 126
Setting a speed .............................. 127
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 126
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 161
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 214
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s................................ 88
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 21
Introduction ..................................... 21 Index
7

Digital speedometer
.........................158
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .185
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 236
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 171
Engine ............................................ 183
General information ....................... 170
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170
Introduction ................................... 170
Key ................................................ 194
Lights ............................................. 182
Safety systems .............................. 172
Tyres .............................................. 189
Vehicle .......................................... .190
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 55
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .202
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 132
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 131
Deactivating ................................... 135
Display message ............................ 187
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 136 Driving tips ................................... .136
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 133
Function/notes ............................ .130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Selecting ........................................ 132
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 135
Setting the speed .......................... 134
Stopping ........................................ 134
Door
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .70
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 64
Display message ............................ 193
Emergency locking .......................... .70Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Important safety note
s.................... 69
Opening (from the inside) ................ 69
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 114
Displa y........................................... 111
Manua l........................................... 114
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 238
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 88
Driving on flooded roads .................. 125
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 55
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 60
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 56
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 57
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............... 55
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Overview .......................................... 53
Driving systems
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 140
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 151
Cruise control ................................ 126
Display message ............................ 185
Distronic Plus ................................ 130
HOLD function ............................... 138
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 153
Lane package ................................ 151
PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
RACE START .................................. 139
Reversing camera .......................... 144
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 128
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 148 8
Index

Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 234
Display message ............................ 184
Filling capacity .............................. .279
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 233
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Topping up ..................................... 234
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 168
Characteristics ................................. 58
Deactivating/activating ................... 58
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 57
General notes .................................. 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 58
Warning lamp ................................. 197
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 58
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .242
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 241
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 85
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 85
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 85
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 85
Parking position ............................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87 F
Fault message see Display messages Favourites
Overview ........................................ 208
Features ............................................. 220
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 245
First-aid kit ......................................... 245
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 271
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 268
Raising the vehicle ......................... 269
Removing a whee l.......................... 270
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 268
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 267
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 247
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 230
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 228
Mobile phone ................................. 275
Two-way radio ................................ 275
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 44
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 279
Consumption statistics .................. 158
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 158
Displaying the range ...................... 158
Driving tip s.................................... 123
E10 ................................................ 278
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (petrol) ................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Refuelling ....................................... 117
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 278
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 118
General information ....................... 118 10
Index

Reading lamp ..................................
.91
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 165
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 62
Function ........................................... 61
Priming ............................................ 61
Switching off .................................... 62
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Storage location ............................ 246
Using ............................................. 269
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 253K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 66
Checking the battery ....................... 66
Convenience closing feature ............ 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 75
Display message ............................ 194
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 64
Emergency key element ................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 63
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 65
Loss ................................................. 67
Modifying the programming ............. 65
Overview .......................................... 63
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 103
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 67
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Key positions
Key ................................................ 103
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 75
Deactivation ..................................... 64
Locking ............................................ 64
Start function ................................... 65
Unlocking ......................................... 64
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 102 Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 112
Kneebag ............................................... 40 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 165
Display message ............................ 186
Function/information .................... 153
Lane package ..................................... 151
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 168
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 182
Light sensor (display message) ....... 182
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mod e.............. 88
Dipped-beam headlamp s................. 89
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 90
Headlamp flashe r............................. 89
Light switch ..................................... 88
Main-beam headlamp s..................... 89
Misted up headlamp s....................... 91
Parking lamps .................................. 89
Rear foglamp ................................... 89
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 165
Setting exterior lighting ................... 88
Side lamps ....................................... 89
Turn signals ..................................... 89
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 126
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 131
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 128
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 217
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 70
Emergency locking ........................... 70 12
Index

PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................1 77
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Immobiliser ...................................... 60
Interior motion sensor ..................... 61
Tow-away protectio n ........................61
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
General notes ................................ 104
Hill start assist ............................... 104 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208 R
RACE START Activating ....................................... 139
important safety notes ................... 139
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 168
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 160
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ....................................... 91
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Rear lamps
see Lights Rear spoiler
Extending/retracting ..................... 224
Problem ......................................... 225
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ................................. 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Rear wing
Display message ............................ 193
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 85
Dipping (manual ).............................. 84
Reflective safety vest ....................... 244
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 117
Refuelling process ......................... 118
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 225
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 92
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 185
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 178
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 155
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 241
Function/note s............................. 144
Switching on/of f........................... 144
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 74
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 182
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 77
Operating ......................................... 77 Index
15

Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 206
Specialist workshop ............................25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 166
Digital ............................................ 158
Segments ...................................... 155
Selecting a display unit .................. 165
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 130
Display message ............................1 87
Function/notes ............................ .128
Important safety notes .................. 128
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 128
Permanent ..................................... 130
Selecting ........................................ 128
Storing the current spee d.............. 129
Variabl e......................................... 128
SPORT handling mode
activating/deactivating .................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 102
Key positions ................................. 102
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 103
Steering
Display message ............................ 193
Warning lamps ............................... 204
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 83
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 82
Button overview ............................... 30
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 156
Cleaning ......................................... 243
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 83
Gearshift paddle s........................... 113
Important safety notes .................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 113Stopwatch (RACETIMER)
................... 168
Stowage areas ................................... 217
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 218
Armrest (under) ............................. 218
Cup holde r..................................... 220
Glove compartment ....................... 218
Important safety information ......... 217
Stowage net ....................................... 218
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 218
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 263
Sun visor ............................................ 220
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 140
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 168
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 215 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 182
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 192
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 73
Opening dimensions ...................... 281
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 72
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 72
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Emergency spare wheel ................. 273
Information .................................... 275
Tyres/wheels ................................. 272
Vehicle data ................................... 281
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 163
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 211 Index
17

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.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp on 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:
R does not light up after the ignition is switched
on
R does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This may affect
the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the automatic deactivation system of the front-passenger front airbag. The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
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 airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must be
either disabled or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both before
and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. Make sure
that you read the notes on the "Automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (Y page 41) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Y page 49).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the installed
child restraint system and the age and size of
the child, the front-passenger front airbag is
either disabled or enabled. Therefore, make
sure that you read the notes on the "Auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system" (Y page 41) and on "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 49).
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be off. The front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. Depending on the build of the person on the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp may light up. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger seat should not be used.
Make sure that you read the notes on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 41) as well as
on "Seat belts" (Y page 36) and "Airbags"
(Y page 38). There, you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position. Occupant safety
35Safety Z

Operation of automatic front-passenger
airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or ena-
bled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul- taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
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 airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi- cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If the status of the front-passenger front airbag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an airbag
display message appears on the instrument
cluster (Y page 180). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger front
airbag both before and during the journey. If a person sits in the passenger seat, he/she
must be:
R seated with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with his/her
back against the seat backrest
R with his/her feet resting on the floor, if pos-
sible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system may be influenced,
e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers his/her weight by supporting him-
self/herself on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that his/her weight is raised
from the seat cushion
The front-passenger front airbag may be disa-
bled by mistake as a result of these or similar
actions. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp lights up permanently. The
front-passenger front airbag then does not
deploy during an accident. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is disa-
bled. It will not be deployed in the event of an
accident and cannot perform its intended pro-
tective 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 make sure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and that the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat.
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front airbag is correct. 42
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