2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp When turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 the indicator lamp "SRS" in the instrument cluster comes on. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds. When turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 the indicator lamp "SRS" in the instrument cluster comes on. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out when the engine is running. 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. 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 73 for notes on airbags, see page 71 for belt tensioners and page 63 for infant and child seat restraint. Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 289 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index