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Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introductio n........................................... 22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts............... 23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicl e...................... 28
Informatio noncopyright ....................... 30
Atag lance ........................................... 31
Cockpi t.................................................. 31
Instrument cluster. ................................ 32
Multifunctio nsteering whee l................. 33
Center consol e...................................... 34
Overhead contro lpan el .........................3 6
Doorc ontrolpan el ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Panic alar m............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Childre ninthe vehicl e........................... 53
Pets in the vehicl e................................. 56
Driving safety systems ........................... 56
Protection against theft .........................6 3
Opening and closing...........................65
SmartKey ............................................... 65
Doors ..................................................... 70
Trunk ..................................................... 72
Side windows ......................................... 74
Roof .......................................................7 7
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....84
Correct driver's seat position ................8 4
Seats ..................................................... 84
Steering wheel ....................................... 88
Mirrors. .................................................. 90 Memory function ................................... 93
Lights and windshield wipers
............95
Exterior lighting ..................................... 95
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulb s..................................... 99
Windshield wipers ................................ 101
Climate control ................................. 104
Overview of climate control systems ... 104
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 108
Setting the ai rvents ............................ 113
Drivin gand parking .......................... 115
Notesonb reaking-inanew vehicl e..... 115
Driving ................................................. 115
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................... 121
Automati ctransmissio n....................... 122
Refueling ............................................. 129
Parking ................................................ 131
Driving tip s.......................................... 134
Driving systems ................................... 138
On-board computer and displays ....163
Important safety notes ........................ 163
Displays and operation ........................ 163
Menusa nd submenus ......................... 166
Displa ymessages ................................ 177
Warning and indicator lamps .............. 202
Multimedi asystem ........................... 211
Generaln otes ...................................... 211
Important safety notes ........................ 211
Function restrictions ............................ 211
Operating system ................................ 212
Stowag eand features ...................... 219
Stowag eareas ..................................... 219
Feature s.............................................. 221
Maintenancea nd care...................... 233
Engine compartment ........................... 233
Overview of the engine compartment .. 237
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Assistance menu(on-boar dcom-
puter) .................................................. 170
ASSYSTP LUS
Dis playin gaservic emessage ........ 237
Hiding aservic emessage .............. 237
Resetting th eservic einterval dis-
play ................................................ 237
Se rvice message ............................ 237
Spe cial servic erequirements ........ .238
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ...........................................6 4
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTIO NASSIS T
Activating/deactivating ................. 171
Displa ymessage ............................ 193
Function/note s............................. 158
Audi omenu( on-board computer) .... 168
Audi osystem
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
see Lights
Automatic car was h(care) ............... 238
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopf unction) .................................... 119
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopf unction).......................... 119
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 95
Automatic transmission
Accelerator peda lposition ............. 125
Changing gea r............................... 125
Displa ymessage ............................ 198
Drive program. ............................... 125
Drive programd isplay .................... 122
Driving tip s.................................... 125
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 121
Emergency running mode. ............. 129
Eng
aging drive position .................. 124
Engaging neutral ............................ 123
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 123
Engaging reverse gea r................... 123 Engaging the park position ............ 123
Gearshift recommendation ............ 128
Kickdown.
...................................... 125
Manua lshifting .............................. 126
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGS LC 43) ...... 175
Overview ........................................ 122
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Pulling away ................................... 118
Selector lever ................................ 122
Starting the engine ........................ 117
Steering wheelp addleshifters ...... 126
Transmission position display ........ 122
Transmission positions .................. 124
Automatic transmissio nemer-
gencym ode....................................... 129
B
Back button ....................................... 212
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 67
Replacing ......................................... 68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 253
Displa ymessage ............................ 191
Important safety notes .................. 251
Jump starting ................................. 253
Overview ........................................ 251
Belt
see Seatb elts
Bel twarning ......................................... 42
Blind SpotA ssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 171
Displa ymessage ............................ 194
Notes/function .............................. 159
Bluetooth
®
Searching for amobilephone ........ 215
Searching for amobilephone
(device manager )........................... 216
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 211
Telephony ...................................... 215
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Brake fluidDispla ymessage ............................ 184
Notes. ............................................ 293
Brake forc edistribution
see EBD (electronicb rake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 60
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 293
Displa ymessage ............................ 179
EBD .................................................. 63
High-performance brake system .... 137
Important safety notes .................. 136
Maintenance .................................. 137
Parking brake ................................ 132
Riding tip s...................................... 136
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Breakdow nassistance
Reflective safety jacke t.................. 244
Where will Ifind...? ........................ 244
see Fla ttire
see Towing away
Brightness control( instrument
clusterl ighting) ................................... 32
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notic efor retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up amalfunction
see Displa ymessages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carw ash. ....................................... 238
Exhaus tpipe. ................................. 243
Exterior lights ................................ 242
Matte finish ................................... 240
Notes. ............................................ 238
Paint .............................................. 240 Power washer.
............................... 239
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 242
Sensors ......................................... 242
Washing by hand ........................... 239
Wheels. .......................................... 241
Window s........................................ 241
Wipe rblade s.................................. 241
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 169
Centerc onsole
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automati cloc king (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey). ....... 65
Changin gbulbs
Sid em arker lamps (rear) ............... 101
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 56
On the front-passenger seat. ........... 55
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 56
Children
Specia lseatb eltr etractor ............... 54
Childrenint he vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 223
Cleaning
Mirror turn signa l........................... 242
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 104
Automati cclimate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 106
Controlling automaticall y............... 109
Cooling with ai rdehumidifica tion .. 108
Defrosting the window s................. 111
Defrosting the windshield .............. 110
Generaln otes ................................ 104
Indicato rlam p................................ 109
Information aboutu sing auto-
mati cclimate control ..................... 107
Ma
ximu mcooling .......................... 111
Notesonu sing the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 105
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Callingup( on-board computer) .... .178
Driving systems .............................1 93
Engine ............................................ 190
General notes ................................ 177
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 178
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 202
Lights ............................................. 189
Safety systems .............................. 179
SmartKey ....................................... 201
Tires. .............................................. 196
Vehicle ...........................................1 98
DistanceP ilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 142
Calling up aspeed. ........................ 143
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Displa yMessage ............................ 195
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 145
Driving tip s.................................... 146
Function/note s............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 141
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 145
Stopping ........................................ 144
Storing aspeed .............................. 143
Switching off .................................. 146
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Tripo dometer
Distance warnin g(wa rning lamp) .... 209
Distance warnin gfunction
Function/note s................................ 58
Doors
Automati cloc king (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Automati cloc king (switch) ............... 71
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey). ...................................... 65
Control panel ................................... 37
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Emergency locking ........................... 72
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 70
Opening (fro minside )...................... 71
Overview .......................................... 70
Drinking and driving ......................... 134
Drive program
Automati ctransmissio n................. 125 Displa
y........................................... 122
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............... 175
Driver's door
see Doors
Drivin gabroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 238
Drivin gonfloo
de
droads .................. 138
Drivin gsafety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Drivin gsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVEB RAKE............................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 60
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
Distance warning function ............... 58
EBD (electronicb rake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 63
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 60
Important safety information ........... 56
Overview .......................................... 56
Drivin gsystem
AMG sports suspension
(Mercedes-AMGS LC 43) ............... 149
Drivin gsystems
Adaptive Damping System ............. 149
ATTENTIONA SSIST ........................ 158
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 159
Cruise control ................................ 138
Displa ymessage ............................ 193
DISTRONIC PLUS. .......................... 140
HOLD function ............................... 148
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 161
Lane Tracking packag e.................. 159
Parking Guidance ........................... 152
PARKTRONIC ................................. 149
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 154
Drivin gtips
Automati ctransmission ................. 125
Brakes ........................................... 136
Break-in perio d.............................. 115
Distance Pilo tDISTRONIC ............. 146
Downhil lgradient ........................... 136
Drinking and driving ....................... 134
Driving in winter ............................. 138
Driving on floode droads ................ 138
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Deactivating/activating (except
SLC 43 AMG)................................... 61
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Display message ............................ 179
Function/note s................................ 60
Generaln otes .................................. 60
Important safety information ........... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 205
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 60
Exhaustc heck................................... 134
Exhaustp ipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 95
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 92
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 91
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 91
Outofp osition (troubleshooting )..... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 93
Storing the parking position ............. 92
Eyeglassesc ompartment ................. 220
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 213
Filler cap
see Refueling
Fillin gcapacitie s(Technical data) ... 290
First-aidk it......................................... 244
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 247
Preparing the vehicl e..................... 246
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 232
Frequencies
Mobil ephone ................................. 288
Two-way radio ................................ 288 Fuel
Additives ........................................ 292
Consumption statistics .................. 166
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 166
Displaying the rang e...................... 166
Driving tip s.................................... 134
Fue lgauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline )............................ 291
Important safety notes .................. 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 291
Fue lfille rflap
Opening ......................................... 130
Fue llevel
Calling up the rang e(on-board
computer) ...................................... 166
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Fus eallocatio nchart (vehicl etool
kit) ...................................................... 245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 258
Before changing ............................. 258
Fusebox in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 259
Fus ebox in the trunk ..................... 259
Important safety notes .................. 258G
Garaged ooro pener
Clearing the memory ..................... 231
Generaln otes ................................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 228
Opening/closing the garag edoor..2 30
Problems whe nprogramming ........2 30
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 229
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 229
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ......... 175
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................2 19
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L
Lampssee Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .171
Display message ............................ 193
Function/informatio n.................... 161
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 175
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 189
Light function, active
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Light senso r(display message) ....... 189
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
riorlighting delaye dswitch-off ....... 173
Active light function ......................... 97
Automati cheadlamp mode. ............. 95
Cornering light function ................... 97
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 97
Hig hbeamf lasher. ........................... 96
High-beam headlamp s..................... 96
Light switch ..................................... 95
Low-bea mheadlamp s...................... 96
Parking lamps .................................. 96
Rear fog lamp .................................. 96
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 172
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 173
Standing lamps ................................ 96
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off( on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 172
Switching the exterio rlighting
delaye dswitch-off on/off( on-
board computer) ............................ 173
Switching the surround lighting
on/off( on-board computer) .......... 173
Turn signal s..................................... 96
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automati c........................................ 71 Emergency locking ........................... 72
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 174
Low-b eam he
adlamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Replacing bulb s............................. 100
Switching on/off. ............................. 96
Luggag ecover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 87
M
M+S tires............................................ 262
MAGIC SKYC ONTROL ......................... 82
Malfunctio nmessage
see Displa ymessages
Matte finis h(clea ning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 240
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 227
Displa ymessage ............................ 184
Emergency cal l.............................. 225
Generaln otes ................................ 224
MB info cal lbutton ........................ 226
Remote fault diagnosis. ................. 227
Roadsid eassis tance button ........... 226
Self-test ......................................... 224
System .......................................... 224
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 67
Genera lnotes .................................. 67
Inserting .......................................... 67
Locking vehicl e................................ 72
Removing ......................................... 67
Unlocking the driver'sd oor.............. 72
Medi aInterface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 169
Memory function ................................. 93
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 154
Messagem emory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 178
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General notes............................... .118
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Ben zGuide Ap p................. 1
Rescue car d.................................... .28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 175
Radio
Selecting astation .........................1 68
see Digita lOperator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 11
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sionint he vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 26
Readingl amp....................................... 99
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear viewc amera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 242
Display in the multimedias ystem .. 155
Function/notes .............................1 54
Switching on/off ........................... 155
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual ).......................... 90
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 92
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 294
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 129
Refueling process. ......................... 130
see Fuel Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 229
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 100
Important safety notes .................... 99
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 100
Low-beam headlamps .................... 100
Overview of bul btype s.................. 100
Reportin gsafety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuelt ank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Residual heat (climate control) ........112
Restraints ystem
Display message .............. .............. 185
Introdu
ction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 123
Reversiblef loor panel (trunk) .......... 221
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 74
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 189
Roadside Assistance( breakdown).... 25
Roof
Display message ............................ 200
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 78
Opening/closing (with SmartKey ).... 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Relocking ......................................... 79
Roof carrier ........................................ 221
Roof switch .......................................... 78
Route guidance
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 11
Route guidance active ......................167
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SmartKeyChanging the battery ....................... 68
Changing the programming .............6 6
Checkin gthe battery ...................... .68
Display message ............................ 201
Doorc entral locking/unlocking ....... 65
Important safety note s.................... 65
Loss. ................................................ 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Opening/closing the roof. ............... 79
Overview .......................................... 65
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 116
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Starting the engine ........................ 118
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
Snowc hains...................................... 262
Sockets
Center console .............................. 223
Generaln otes ................................ 223
Sound
Switching on/off. .......................... 212
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 167
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 163
Selecting the display uni t............... 172
Sport handlin gmode
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-AMGS LC 43) ................. 62
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Standin glamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Switching on/off. ............................. 96
Start/stopf unction
see ECO start/stop function
Startin g(engine )................................ 117
Steering
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 89
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Butto noverview ............................... 33 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 164
Important safety notes .................... 88
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 93
Steering whee lpaddle shifters ........ 126
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 175
Stowag eareas ................................... 219
Stowag ecom partments
Armrest (under )............................. 219
Cente
r console .............................. 220
Cu ph olders ................................... 221
Door ............................................... 220
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 220
Glove box ....................................... 219
Important safety information ......... 219
Rear wall ........................................ 220
Stowag enet ................................... 220
Stowag enet....................................... 220
Summert ires..................................... 262
Sun visor ............................................ 222
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 173
Switchin gair-recirculatio nmode
on/off ................................................. 112
Switchin gonmediam ode
Via the device list .......................... 217
T
Tachometer ........................................ 163
Tail lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
see Lights
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 290
Emergency spare wheel. ................ 286
Information .................................... 288
Tires/wheels ................................. 284
Vehicl edata. .................................. 295
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 227
Emergency cal l.............................. 225
Generaln otes ................................ 224
MB info cal lbutton ........................ 226
Roadsid eAssistance button .......... 226
Self-test ......................................... 224
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers126
;Combination switch96
=Instrumentcluster32
?Horn
AParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display149
BOverhead control panel36
CClimatecontrol systems104
DIgnition lock116
Start/Sto pbutton116
FunctionPage
EAdjusts th esteering wheel
manually88
FAdjusts th esteering wheel
electrically88
GCruis econtrol lever139
HElectric parking brake132
IDiagnostics connection27
JOpenst hehood233
KLights witch95
Cockpit31
Atag lance
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regular intervalswhile 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 ignitio nis
switched on. It goes out no later than afew sec-
onds after the vehicleiss tarted. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
Am alfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignitio nisswitched
on
Rdoes not go out after afew seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for examplet he 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 aqualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AI RBAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamp
sdisplay the status of the
front-passenge rfront air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamp sare
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenge rfront air bag is abl etodeploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deploye dinthe 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-passenge rfront air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during ajourney.
RChildren in achildr estraint system:
whethert he front-passenge rfront air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal- led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child.T herefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypag e45) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypag e53). There you
wil lalsof ind instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenge rseat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
ficatio nofthe person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenge rfront air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypag e45). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypag e39) and "Air bags"
(Ypag e43).T here you can als ofind infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicleo ccupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicler olling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicleo ccupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helpstok eep the vehicle
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Safety
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