2000 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 40
2000 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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BabySmart™ Airbag Deactivation System Special child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer are required for use with the BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The indicator lamp located on the center console will be illuminated, except with electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0. The system does not deactivate the door mounted side impact airbag. BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Warning ! The BabySmart™ Airbag Deactivation System will ONLY work with a special seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with seats which are not BabySmart™ compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of special indicator lamp child seats. The passenger side front airbag will not deploy only if the remains illuminated. Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmart™ restraint to transport children, on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Self-Test BabySmart™ Without Special Child Seat Installed After turning electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2, the indicator lamp located on center console comes on for approx. 6 seconds. If the lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer before using any child seat on the front passenger seat.