warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25 Introduction
......................................... 26
Environmental protection ......................26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Owner's Manual .....................................27
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ......................30
Copyright information ............................ 31 At a glance
........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................ .34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Centre console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................39
Door control panel ................................. 40 Safety
................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 56
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 67
Driving safety systems ........................... 68
Protection against theft ........................ .79Opening and closing
...........................82
Key ........................................................ 82
Doors ..................................................... 88
Luggage compartment ........................... 90
Side windows ......................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 98 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..101
Correct driver's seat position .............. 101
Seats ................................................... 101
Steering wheel .....................................1 08
Mirrors ................................................. 110
Memory function ................................. 113 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........115
Exterior lighting ................................... 115
Interior lighting ................................... .121
Replacing bulbs ................................... 121
Windscreen wipers .............................. 123 Climate control
................................. 127
Overview of climate control systems ... 127
Operating the climate control system .. 129 Air vents .............................................. 141 Driving and parking
..........................143
Running-in notes .................................. 143
Driving ................................................. 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 152
Automatic transmission ....................... 153
Refuelling ............................................. 161
Parking ................................................ 167
Driving tips .......................................... 170
Driving systems ................................... 174
Towing a trailer ................................... .218
Bicycle rack ......................................... 225 On-board computer and displays
....228
Important safety notes ........................ 228
Displays and operation ........................ 228
Menus and submenus ......................... 232
Display messages ................................ 248
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 280 Multimedia system
...........................292
General notes ...................................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Function restrictions ............................ 292
Operating system ................................ 292 Stowing and features
.......................305
Stowage areas ..................................... 305
Features .............................................. 315 Maintenance and care
......................325
Engine compartment ........................... 325
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 330 2
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
4MATIC off-road system ...................190
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
230 V power socket .......................... 319
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Display in the multimedia system .. 204
Function/notes ............................ .202 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 303
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .213
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .216
Active light function ......................... 118
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 261
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 197
Detecting parking spaces .............. 194
Display message ............................ 269 Exiting a parking space .................. 197
Function/notes ............................
.194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Parking .......................................... 196
Towing a trailer .............................. 194
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 73
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .190
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 120
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 376
Display message ............................ 265
Displaying level and range ............. 240
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Important safety notes .................. 376
Low outside temperatures ............. 376
Purity ............................................. 376
Topping up ..................................... 164
Additional speedometer ................... 244
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 377
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 293
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .187
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 189
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 189
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 127
Air filter (white display message) .... 265
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 141 4
Index

Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 316
Important safety notes .................. 315
Rear compartment ........................ .316
Cycle rack .......................................... 225 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 237
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) .......................................... .302
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................ .115
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Diesel .................................................. 375
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................25
Digital speedometer .........................233
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 261
Replacing bulbs ............................ .122
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 115
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 244
Switching on/off ........................... 116
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .266
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 330
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Engine ............................................ 263
General information ....................... 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248 Introduction ................................... 248
Key ................................................ 279
Lights ............................................. 261
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 273
Vehicle .......................................... .275
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 72
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .289
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 270
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 182
Driving tips ................................... .184
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 180
Function/notes ............................ .178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Setting the spee d.......................... 182
Stopping ........................................ 181
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 184
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 277
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from the inside) ................ 88
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 152
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 331 Index
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Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 213
Driving on flooded roads .................. 173
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ......... 70, 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 77
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 187
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 190
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 184
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 189
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 202
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 216
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 266
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Lane package ................................ 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
Reversing camera .......................... 198
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 176 Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 173
Driving on flooded roads ................ 173
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 143
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake disks ............................ 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 172
Running-in tips ............................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 359
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 172
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
The first 1500 km .......................... 143
Towing a trailer .............................. 219
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 189
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 152
climate control (THERMOTRONIC
3-zone) ........................................... 129 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 109
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s................................ 77 10
Index

Reading lamp ................................
.121
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .292
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 58J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Storage location ............................ 340
Using ............................................. 366
Jump starting (engine) ......................348 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 85
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 279
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Emergency key element ................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 86
Modifying the programming ............. 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Key positions
Key ................................................ 144
Start/Stop button .......................... 144
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 83
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 145
Start function ................................... 84
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 160 Kneebag
............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/informatio n.................... 211
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 210
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 247
Lashing eyelets ................................. 310
Level control (display message) ...... 267
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 261
Light sensor (display message) ....... 261
Light switch
operation ....................................... 115
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 243
Active light function ....................... 118
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 115
Cornering light function ................. 118
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 116
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 118
General notes ................................ 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
Headlamp flashe r........................... 117
Headlamp rang e............................ 117
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Light switch ................................... 115
Main-beam headlamp s................... 117
Misted up headlamp s.................... 120
Motorway mod e............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear foglamp ................................. 116
Setting exterior lighting ................. 115 14
Index

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only
driving aids that have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. 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. It is imper-
ative to observe the notes on the "Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (Y page 49) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Y page 56).
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, it is
imperative to observe the notes on the "Auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva- 42
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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 259). 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. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver's seat and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is off, the co-driver's front airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be
struck by the airbag. There is an increased risk
of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always make sure that the co-
driver's front airbag has been disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
stays off, do not install a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
Further information can be found under "Prob-
lems with the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system" (Y page 53). G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt 50
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guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards from the vehicle belt outlet. If
necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and
the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always
observe the information about suitable posi-
tioning of the child restraint system in this
Owner's Manual as well as the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Always observe the vehicle-specific information for the correct positioning of the child restraint
system (Y page 61).
If the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system detects that:
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up after the system self-test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child in a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up after the system self-test and
remains lit. This indicates that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
But in the case of a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp can also go out after
the system self-test. This indicates that the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. The
result of the classification is dependent on,
among other factors, the child restraint sys-
tem and the child's stature. It is recommen-
ded that you fit the child restraint system to a
suitable rear seat.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child in a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem, either the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the result
of the classification, or it goes out. The result
of the classification is dependent on, among
other factors, the child restraint system and
the child's stature.
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Always observe the information in
"Child restraint systems on the front-
passenger seat" (Y page 60) and in "Suita-
ble positioning of the child restraint system" (Y
page 61). Alternatively, you can fit the
child restraint system to a suitable rear seat.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by a per-
son of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the result
of the classification or, alternatively, goes out.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, move the front-passenger seat
as far back as possible. Alternatively, a per-
son with a small stature can sit on a rear
seat.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, a person with a smaller stature
should not use the front-passenger seat.
R the front-passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person with the stature of an adult,
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
goes out after the system self-test. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front airbag is
enabled.
If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure to
observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 56).
If the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system is malfunctioning, the red
6 restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster and the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously.
The front-passenger front airbag is disabled in
this case and does not deploy during an acci-
dent. Have the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the
seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary
repair work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint systemthat has been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz in combination with the auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactivation
system. Occupant safety
51Safety Z

System self-test
G
DANGER
If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do
not light up during the system self-test, the
system is malfunctioning. The front-
passenger front airbag might be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceler-
ation. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may notbe used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system checked and repaired immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It willnot be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front airbag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front- passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
board. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat.
R the person is seated properly with a cor-
rectly fastened seat belt.
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- passenger seat may not be used. Do not
install a child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat. Have the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
checked and repaired immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect the func-
tion of the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system. This could result
in the front-passenger front airbag not func-
tioning as intended during an accident. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat
surface and the child restraint system. The
entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the forwards-
facing child restraint system must, as far as
possible, be resting on the backrest of the
rear reclining seat. Always comply with the
child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF or PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front airbag (Y page 49). If the front-passenger
front airbag is enabled, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp lights up for 60 seconds
and then goes out.
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.
Further information can be found under "Prob-
lems with the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system" (Y page 53).52
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Problems with automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y
page 52).Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son with a build corre-
sponding to that of an
adult. The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is false.
X Make sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (Y page 49).
X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
X Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seatis:
R empty
R occupied with a rear-
ward-facing child
restraint system The automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system is
malfunctioning.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint
system.
X Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
X Make sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
X When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat
belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front-passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly.
X Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight to the
seat.
X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger
seat. It is recommended that you fit the child restraint system to a suitable rear seat.
X Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are
hot. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Pyrotechnical belt tensioners which have
been triggered are no longer operational and
therefore cannot protect as intended. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have pyrotechnic belt tensioners which have
been triggered replaced at a qualified special-
ist workshop immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account, par- Occupant safety
53Safety Z