lights MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2017 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 25
Introduction .......................................... .2 5
Operation ............................................... 25
Introduction ......................................... 26
Protecting the environment .................. .2 6
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 6
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 7
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 1
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 31
Information on copyright ....................... 33
At a glance ........................................... 34
Cockpit .................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ................................. 35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Rear seats ............................................. 41
Safety ................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft ........................ .7 5
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Trunk ..................................................... 85
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 100
Correct driver's seat position .............. 100
Seats ................................................... 100 Steering wheel .................................... .1 15
Mirrors ................................................. 117
Memory function ................................. 120
Memory function in the rear compart-
ment .................................................... 121
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 124
Exterior lighting ................................... 124
Interior lighting ................................... .1 27
Replacing bulbs ................................... 128
Windshield wipers ................................ 128
Climate control ................................. 132
Overview of climate control systems ... 132
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 135
Setting the air vents ............................ 143
Driving and parking .......................... 144
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 144
Driving ................................................. 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 152
Refueling ............................................. 159
Parking ................................................ 162
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 169
On-board computer and displays .... 210
Important safety notes ........................ 210
Displays and operation ........................ 210
Menus and submenus ......................... 214
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 258
Multimedia system ........................... 269
General notes ...................................... 269
Important safety notes ........................ 269
Function restrictions ............................ 269
Operating system ................................ 270
Stowage and features ...................... 281
Stowage areas ..................................... 281
Features .............................................. 2902
Contents

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 283
Ashtray ............................................... 294
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 318
Hiding a service message .............. 318
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 318
Service message ............................ 318
Special service requirements ......... 318
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 198
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 319
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 149
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 155
Automatic drive program ............... 156 Changing gear ............................... 155
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 152
Display message ............................ 254
Drive program display .................... 154
Driving tips .................................... 155
Emergency running mode .............. 159
Engaging drive positi on .................. 153
Eng ag
ing neutral ............................ 153
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 152
Engaging reverse gear ................... 153
Engaging the park position ............ 152
Kickdown ....................................... 155
Manual drive program .................... 157
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 158
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Overview ........................................ 152
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Program selector button ................ 155
Pulling away ................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 156
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 154
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 159
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 279
B
Back button ....................................... 270
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 241
Bag hook ............................................ 287
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80 Index 5

Replacin g ........................................ .8 0
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 334
Display message ............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 332
Jump starting ................................. 335
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt bag ................................................ 46
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 277
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Telephony ...................................... 277
Box (trunk) ......................................... 287
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 374
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 374
Display message ............................ 228
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 168
Hill start assist ............................... 148
HOLD function ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 163
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 327 see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 36
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 211
C California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 274
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 274
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 323
Car wash ........................................ 319
Carpets .......................................... 326
Display ........................................... 324
Exhaust pipe .................................. 323
Exterior lights ................................ 322
General notes ................................ 319
Interior ........................................... 324
Matte finish ................................... 321
Night View Assist Plus ................... 324
Paint .............................................. 321
Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 320
Rear view camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 326
Seat belt ........................................ 325
Seat cover ..................................... 325
Selector lever ................................ 325
Sensors ......................................... 323
Steering wheel ............................... 325
Trim pieces .................................... 325
Washing by hand ........................... 320
Wheels ........................................... 322
Windows ........................................ 322
Wiper blades .................................. 3226
Index

Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 135
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 34
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 22
Display message ............................ 233
Operation/notes .............................. 68
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Combination switch .......................... 125
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 69
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
Controller .......................................... .2 70
Convenience box ............................... 287
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 316
Display message ............................ 242
Filling capacity ............................... 375
Important safety notes .................. 374
Temperature gauge ........................ 211
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Coolbox .............................................. 299
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 33
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................ .1 26
Crosswind Assist ........................... 72, 73
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 180
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ....... .7 2, 73
Cruise con trol
Calling up the speed last stored .... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deacti vating ................................... 170
Di splay message ............................ 250
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169 General notes ................................ 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Rear compartment ......................... 291
Temperature controlled ................. 292
Cushion air bags .................................. 50
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 30
Customer Relations Department ....... 30
D Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 218
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................. 124
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
Diagnostics connection ...................... 30
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 25
Introduction ..................................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 215
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 318
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems ............................. 245
Engine ............................................ 242
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 241
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 2578
Index

Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 323
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 334
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Setting options .............................. 124
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 118
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 118
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 118
Setting ........................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Storing the parking position .......... 119
External audio source
Connecting .................................... 279
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 282
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 273
Features ............................................. 290
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 371
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 327
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 329
Floormats ........................................... 310
Folding table ...................................... 284 Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 369
Two-way radio ................................ 369
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 373
Consumption statistics .................. 215
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 214
Displaying the range ...................... 214
Driving tips .................................... 165
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 159
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 372
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 372
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 340
Before changing ............................. 341
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 341
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 341
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 341
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 342
Important safety notes .................. 340
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 310
General notes ................................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 308
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .3 10
Problems when programming ....... .3 09
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 308
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 309
Gasoline ............................................. 372
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
Genuine parts ...................................... 26Index 11

K Key positions
Sm artKey ...................................... .1 45
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Locking ............................................ 78
Start function ................................... 79
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 55
Knee bag .............................................. 49
L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Light sensor (display message) ....... 241
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 126
Fogged up headlamps .................... 127
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 125
High-beam headlamps ................... 125
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 125
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 225
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 281 Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .8 3
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off .......................... .1 25
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Luxury head restraints ..................... 110
M M+S tires ............................................ 345
Magic Body Control ........................... 180
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 97
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 21
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .3 04
Display message ............................ 233
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 304
Downloading routes ....................... 307
Emergency call .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 300
Geo fencing ................................... 307
Info call button .............................. 303
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .3 06
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 306
Remote vehicle locking .................. 305
Roadside Assistance button .......... 302
Search & Send ............................... 304
Self-test ......................................... 301
Speed alert .................................... 307
System .......................................... 301
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 307
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 305 Index 13

N Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................. 200
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 201
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 222
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 144
O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51 Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 214
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 226
Assistance graphic menu ............... 221
Assistance menu ........................... 221
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........ 318
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings ............................. 226
Head-up display ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 210
Instrument cluster menu ............... 225
Lights menu ................................... 225
Media menu ................................... 218
Menu overview .............................. 214
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigation menu ............................ 215
Operation ....................................... 211
Radio menu ................................... 217
Service menu ................................. 221
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 214
Telephone menu ............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 214
Video DVD operation ..................... 219
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................... 29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operatio n
Di gi tal Operator's Manual ................ 25
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 210
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paint code number ............................ 370Index 15

The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153 ); go to http://
www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra-
ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
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: R
the vehicle's operating state R
incidents R
malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example: R
operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels R
the 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 R
malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes R
vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems R
ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to: R
assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects R
analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent R
optimize 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 memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example: R
repair services R
service processes R
warranties R
quality 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.Data stored in the vehicle 31
Introduction Z

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 51) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" ( Y
page 59). 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 51). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ ( Y
page 43) and "Air bags"
( Y
page 48). 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 vehicleOccupant safety 43
Safety Z

When using a child restraint system, always
ensure that the seat is correctly adjusted and
that the backrest is almost vertical.
If you install a child restraint system on the rear
reclining seat, always observe: R
the instructions and safety notes in "Children
in the vehicle" ( Y
page 59)R
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate: R
the side impact air bag R
the window curtain air bag R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit: R
with the seat belt fastened correctly R
in an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest R
with their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger: R
transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest R
sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
C
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp D
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled. X
Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front 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 indicatorOccupant safety 51
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