2002 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 242

Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp The 7 indicator lamp will light up for approximately 6 seconds when you turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. The 7 indicator lamp stays lit as long as a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is properly installed on the front passenger seat. It indicates that the front passenger airbag is switched off. See page 66 for BabySmartTM deactivation system. Warning! The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTMcompatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation systems. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of special child seats. The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the7 indicator lamp 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 BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the systems has been repaired. BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 239 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index