2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 290

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is a malfunction in the restraint sysup while driving. tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident. Suggested solution Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. 290