warning light MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2017 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22
Introduction .......................................... .2 2
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment .................. .2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 3
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 8
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft ........................ .6 7
Opening and closing ........................... 69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Trunk ..................................................... 77
Side windows ......................................... 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 84
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 89
Correct driver's seat position ............... .8 9
Seats ..................................................... 89
Steering wheel ....................................... 94 Mirrors ................................................... 95
Memory function ................................... 97
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 99
Exterior lighting ..................................... 99
Interior lighting .................................... 102
Replacing bulbs ................................... 103
Windshield wipers ................................ 106
Climate control ................................. 109
Overview of climate control systems ... 109
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 114
Air vents .............................................. 119
Driving and parking .......................... 120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 128
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 137
Parking ................................................ 140
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 148
On-board computer and displays .... 174
Important safety notes ........................ 174
Displays and operation ........................ 174
Menus and submenus ......................... 177
Display messages ................................ 188
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 216
Multimedia system ........................... 227
General notes ...................................... 227
Important safety notes ........................ 227
Function restrictions ............................ 227
Operating system ................................ 228
Stowage and features ...................... 233
Loading guidelines ............................... 233
Stowage areas ..................................... 2332
Contents

Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 232
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 231
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Telephony ...................................... 230
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 312
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 199
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 312
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 189
EBD .................................................. 66
Hill start assist ............................... 124
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 145
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 141
Riding tips ...................................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 217
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 175 C California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 264
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 264
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 262
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 236
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 237
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 180
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69
Change of address .............................. 256
Index

Change of ownership .......................... 25
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ...................................... .5 6
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .5 9
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .5 4
Cigarette lighter ................................ 241
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .2 62
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 110
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 112
Controlling automatically .............. .1 15
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 114
Defrosting the windows ................. 117
Defrosting the windshield .............. 116
General notes ................................ 109
Indicator lamp ................................ 115
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 113
Maximum cooling .......................... 117
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 111
Overview of systems ..................... .1 09
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 118
Probl ems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 115
Refrigerant ..................................... 313
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 314
Setting the air distribution ............. 115
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 19
Setting the airflow ......................... 116
Setting the temperature ................ 115
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 118 Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 117
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 228
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 252
Calling up ....................................... 252
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 252
Setting .......................................... .2 52
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 177
Controller .......................................... .2 28
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 257
Display message ............................ 202
Filling capacity ............................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 312
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .1 85
Temperature gauge ........................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Co rnering light function
Display message ............................ 199
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 208
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................ .1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149 Index 7

Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 149
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 239
Important safety notes .................. 238
Rear compartment ......................... 239
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
DDashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 178
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 129
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 258
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 188
Driving systems ............................. 205
Engine ............................................ 202
General notes ................................ 188
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 188
Lights ............................................. 199
Safety systems .............................. 189
SmartKey ....................................... 214
Tires ............................................... 209
Vehicle ........................................... 211
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 152
Calling up a speed ......................... 152
Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Display Message ............................ 207
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 154
Driving tips .................................... 155 Function/notes ............................. 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Setting a speed .............................. 153
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
Storing a speed .............................. 152
Switching off .................................. 154
Distance recorder ............................. 177
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 225
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 214
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening (from insid e) ...................... 75
D rinking and driving ......................... 143
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 133
Display ........................................... 131
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 129
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 186
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 259
Driving on flooded roads .................. 147
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
Distance warning function ............... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 668
Index

Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 123
Switching off .................................. 140
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 279
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 256
Additives ........................................ 312
Checking the oil level ..................... 255
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 255
Display message ............................ 204
Filling capacity ............................... 312
Notes about oil grades ................... 311
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 255
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 186
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 65
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 64
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 182
Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 63
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 219
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 63
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 143 Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 262
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Folding in when lo cking ( on-board
co mputer) ...................................... 185
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 96
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 96
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 96
Setting ............................................. 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Storing the parking position ............. 97
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 234
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 229
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 267
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 266
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 268
Floormats ........................................... 253
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 307
Two-way radio ................................ 307
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 311
Consumption statistics .................. 177
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 178
Displaying the range ...................... 178
Driving tips .................................... 143
E10 ................................................ 310
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Refueling ........................................ 137
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 31010
Index

Fuel filler flap
Opening ........................................ .1 38
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .2 80
Before changing ............................ .2 79
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 280
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 279
G Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 251
General notes ................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 249
Opening/closing the garage door .. 251
Problems when programming ....... .2 51
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 249
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 250
Gasoline ............................................. 310
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 185
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .2 34
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 78
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 92
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 00
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Display message ............................ 200
Replacing bulbs ............................ .1 05
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ............................ .1 56
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Hood
Closing .......................................... .2 55
Display message ............................ 213
Important safety notes .................. 254
Opening ......................................... 254
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 183
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 174
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .1 03
Overview ........................................ 102 Index 11

Readin g lamp ................................ .1 02
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
JJack
Storage location ............................ 266
Using ............................................. 303
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .2 73
KKey positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Deactivation ..................................... 70
Locking ............................................ 70
Unlocking ......................................... 70
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 33
Manual gearshifting ....................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/information .................... 172
Lane Tracking package ..................... 171
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 200
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 201
Light sensor (display message) ....... 201
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 99
Fogged up headlamps .................... 102
Hazard warning lamps ................... 101 High beam flasher .......................... 100
High-beam headlamps ................... 100
Light switch ..................................... 99
Low-beam headlamps .................... 100
Parking lamps ................................ 100
Rear fog lamp ................................ 100
Setting exterior lighting ................... 99
Standing lamps .............................. 100
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Turn signals ................................... 100
Loading guidelines ............................ 233
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 185
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 199
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 92
M
M+S tires ............................................ 284
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 261
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 245
Display message ............................ 194
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 245
Downloading routes ....................... 248
Emergency call .............................. 243
General notes ................................ 242
Geo fencing ................................... 24812
Index

OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test .............................. .4 9
Odometer .......................................... .1 77
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 185
Assistance graphic menu .............. .1 82
Assistance menu ........................... 182
Audio menu ................................... 180
Convenience submenu .................. 185
Display messages .......................... 188
Displaying a service message ....... .2 58
Factory settings ............................ .1 85
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 183
Lighting submenu .......................... 184
Menu overview .............................. 177
Message memory .......................... 188
Navigation menu ............................ 178
Operation ....................................... 175
RACETIMER ................................... 186
Service menu ................................. 183
Settings menu ............................... 183
Standard display ............................ 177
Telephone menu ............................ 180
Trip menu ...................................... 177
Vehicle submenu ........................... 184
Video DVD operation ..................... 180
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 105
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 174
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59 P Paint code number ............................ 308
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 260
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 84
Operating ......................................... 85
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 141
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 97
Rear view camera .......................... 166
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 161
Driving system ............................... 160
Function/notes ............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 162
Sensor range ................................. 160
Warning display ............................. 161
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 142
Applying or releasing manually ...... 141
Display message ............................ 191
Electric parking brake .................... 141
Emergency braking ........................ 142
General notes ................................ 141
Releasing automatically ................. 142
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 166
Detecting parking spaces .............. 163
Display Message ............................ 206
Exiting a parking space .................. 165
Function/notes ............................. 16214
Index

Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175
Cleaning ........................................ .2 64
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 35
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 186
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 234
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 35
Center console .............................. 234
Center console (rear) ..................... 235
Cup holders ................................... 238
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 34
Glove box ....................................... 234
Important safety information ......... 233
Map pockets .................................. 235
Stowage net ................................... 235
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 235
Stowage net ....................................... 235
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 237
Summer tires ..................................... 284
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 159
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 232
T
Tachometer ........................................ 174
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 200
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 309
Information .................................... 307 Tires/wheels ................................. 306
Vehicle data ................................... 314
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 231
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 230
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ................................... 180
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialing ........................................ 181
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 232
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 175
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Outside temperature ...................... 174
Setting (climate control) ................ 115
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Through-loading feature ................... 236
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 186
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 289
Checking manually ........................ 288
Display message ............................ 209
Maximum ....................................... 288
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 269
Notes ............................................. 287
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 270
Recommended ............................... 285
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 288
Restarting ...................................... 289
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 28918
Index

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 u 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 u restraint
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 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 C and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp D are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER 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. R
PASSENGER 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. R
Children 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)" ( Y
page 46) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" ( Y
page 53). There you
w ill also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat. R
All 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 ( Y
page 46). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ ( Y
page 40) and "Air bags"
( Y
page 44). 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 vehicle40
Occupant safety
Safety