warning light 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

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 183
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 297
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .3 23
Function/notes ............................ .1 94
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 135
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 202
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 247
Function/information .................... 204
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 246
Function/information .................... 206
Active multicontour seat .................. 112
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 187
Display message ............................ 247
Exiting a parking space .................. 189 Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking .......................................... 188
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 182
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Additional speedometer ................... 225
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 374
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 270
Air bags
Belt bags .......................................... 46
Cushion air bags .............................. 50
Deployment ..................................... 55
Display message ............................ 239
Front air b ag (driver, front
p assenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ........... 143
Setting the side air vents ............... 143
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 182
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 764
Index

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

Glove box ........................................... 282
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
HHandbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......................... .8 7
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 272
Touchpad ....................................... 272
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 126
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 111
EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint ........................................ .1 10
Luxury ............................................ 110
Supplementary cushion ................. 111
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 224
Displays and operating .................. 213
Function/notes ............................ .2 12
Important safety notes .................. 213
Selecting displays .......................... 224
Setting the position ....................... 224
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 25
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 126
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Hill start assist .................................. 148
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................ .1 78
General notes ................................ 178 Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 69
Hood
Closing .......................................... .3 13
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 312
Opening ......................................... 312
Horn ...................................................... 34
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 266
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 313
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 210
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 128
Control .......................................... .1 28
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 69
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 364
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 3512
Index

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

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

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.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an air bag
display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter ( Y
page 239). 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
air bag both before and during the journey.
G WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective 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 ensure that: R
the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag 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 air bag is correct.
G WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front-passenger front air bag
may deploy in the event of an accident. The
child could be struck by the air bag. This poses
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag 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.
You can find more information on OCS under
"Problems with the Occupant Classification Sys-
tem" ( Y
page 54).
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 air bag 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 sash guide to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the vehicle belt sash
guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt
sash guide and the front-passenger seat
accordingly. Always observe the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
If OCS determines 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 air bag is deactivated. R
the front-passenger seat is occupied by a
child of up to twelve months old, in a standard
child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the
system self-test and remains lit. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated.
But even in the case of a twelve-m onth- old
c
hild, in a standard child restraint system, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp can52
Occupant safety
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