2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 280

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp "SRS" in the instrument cluster when turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds; after the lamp goes out, the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunction by coming on again. Warning! 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. See page 65 for notes on airbags, see page 63 for belt tensioners and page 55 for infant and child seat restraint. Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 271 Instrument cluster display Fuel reserve warning P54.30-3609-26 1 Fuel reserve indicator When the warning lamp (1) comes on after starting the engine, or if comes on while driving, it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of approximately 2.1 US gal (8 liters). See page 264 for notes on refueling the vehicle. Practical hints Car care Technical data Index