lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 29
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
Cargo compartment .............................. .77
Side windows ......................................... 83
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 87
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................ 91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96 Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................... 99
Lights and windshield wipers
..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control ................................. 112
Overview of climate control systems ... 112
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 117
Air vents .............................................. 122
Driving and parking ..........................123
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 123
Driving ................................................. 123
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 131
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 140
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 154
On-board computer and displays ....185
Important safety notes ........................ 185
Displays and operation ........................ 185
Menus and submenus ......................... 188
Display messages ................................ 200
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 227
Multimedia system ...........................239
General notes ...................................... 239
Important safety notes ........................ 239
Function restrictions ............................ 239
Operating system ................................ 240
Stowage and features ......................247
Loading guidelines ............................... 247
Stowage areas ..................................... 247
2Contents

Hiding a service message .............. 273
Information about Service .............274
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 274
Service message ............................ 273
Special service requirements ......... 274
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................6 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 168
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 191
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 213
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 274
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 128
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 101
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Changing gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 132
Drive program ................................ 136
Drive program display .................... 132
Driving tips .................................... 135
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 131
Emergency running mode .............. 140
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutral ............................ 133 Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 134
Engaging park position automati-
call
y ............................................... 133
Engaging reverse gear ................... 133
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 136
Kickdown ....................................... 136
Manual shifting .............................. 138
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 197
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Pulling away ................................... 127
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 138
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 132
Transmission positions .................. 135
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 140
B
Back button ....................................... 240
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 252
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 290
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 288
Jump starting ................................. 291
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 43
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Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
Display message ............................ 217
Notes/function .............................. 181
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 243
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Telephony ...................................... 243
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 107
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 331
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 148
Maintenance .................................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 144
Riding tips ...................................... 148
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 282 see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 186
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 274
Carpets .......................................... 281
Display ........................................... 279
Exhaust pipe .................................. 279
Exterior lights ................................ 278
Gear or selector lever .................... 280
Interior ........................................... 279
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 274
Paint .............................................. 276
Plastic trim .................................... 279
Power washer ................................ 275
Rear view camera .......................... 278
Roof lining ...................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 280
Seat cover ..................................... 280
Sensors ......................................... 278
Steering wheel ............................... 280
Trim pieces .................................... 280
Washing by hand ........................... 275
Wheels ........................................... 277
Windows ........................................ 277
Wiper blades .................................. 278
Wooden trim .................................. 280
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 250
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening/closing ............................ 253
Stowage well (under) ..................... 252
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 252
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 192
6Index

Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................2 11
Function/notes .............................1 03
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Cruise control lever ....................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 219
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes .............................1 54
Important safety notes .................. 154
Setting a speed .............................. 155
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 155
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 253
Rear compartment ......................... 255
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes .............................1 01
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 276
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .24
Introduction .....................................2 4Digital speedomete
r........................ .190
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 273
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 200
Driving systems .............................2 16
Engine ............................................ 214
General notes ................................ 200
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 200
Lights ............................................. 211
Safety systems .............................. 201
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 220
Vehicle ...........................................2 22
Distance control
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 158
Calling up a speed ......................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Display Message ............................ 218
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 161
Driving tips .................................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 160
Stopping ........................................ 159
Storing a speed .............................. 158
Switching off .................................. 160
D

istance recorder ............................. 189
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
8Index

Exhaust check.................................. .146
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 278
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 98
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 98
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 248
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 241
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 283
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 284
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 285
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 268
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 326
Two-way radio ................................ 326
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 249
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 330
Consumption statistics .................. 189 Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 189
Displaying the range ...................... 189
Driving tips .................................... 146
E10 ................................................ 329
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 140
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 329
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 189
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 298
Before changing ............................. 297
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 298
Important safety notes .................. 297
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 267
General notes ................................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 264
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 66
Problems when programming ........2 66
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 265
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 265
Gasoline ............................................. 329
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 48
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Index11

Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 183
Lane Tracking package ..................... 181
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 213
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Cornering light function ................. 103
Fog lamps ...................................... 102
Fogged up headlamps .................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps .................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Turn signals ................................... 103
Loading guidelines ............................ 247
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 197
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 211
Replacing bulbs ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lubricant additives
see Additives (
engine oil) Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 301
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 260
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading routes ....................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 258
General notes ................................ 257
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 262
MB info call button ........................ 260
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside assistance button ........... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 192
Memory function ................................. 99
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Index13

PASSENGER AIR BAGDisplay message ............................2 09
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 79
Power washers .................................. 275
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 127
General notes ................................ 127
Hill start assist ............................... 127
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 164
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 164
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 191
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel)
.... 88
Reading lamp ..................................... 104
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 22
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Replacing bulbs .............................1 07
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 251
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 251
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 177
Cleaning instructions ..................... 278
Display in the multimedia system .. 176
Function/notes .............................1 75
General notes ................................ 175
Switching on/off ........................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket .................... 282
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 332
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 140
Refueling process .......................... 141
see Fu

el
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 264
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 265
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp ....................................1 07
16Index

Start/Stop buttonRemoving ....................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 125
STEER CONTROL ..................................6 7
Steering
Display message ............................2 25
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 186
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 248
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Center console .............................. 248
Center console (rear) ..................... 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 248
Glove box ....................................... 248
Important safety information ......... 247
Map pockets .................................. 249
Stowage net ................................... 249
Stowage net ....................................... 249
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 301
Sun visor ............................................ 255
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 165
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 245
T
Tachometer ........................................ 185 Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection ...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 333
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 328
Information .................................... 326
Tires/wheels ................................. 323
Vehicle data ................................... 333
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 260
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading routes ....................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 258
General notes ................................ 257
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 262
MB info call button ........................ 260
Remote vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside Assistance button .......... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle Health Check .................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 193
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 243
Index19

affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti-
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec-
essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Limited Warranty
!
Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehi-
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation
of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories. These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memor
y
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
28Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction

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 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:
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 46) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 53). 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 46). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 40) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 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 vehicle
40Occupant safety
Safety