2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 58

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7 indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster will be illuminated, except with key removed or in steering lock position 0. The system does not deactivate the door mounted side impact airbag. 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 BabySmartTM compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident instead of protecting the child. Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 55 Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of special child seats. The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 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 system has been repaired. Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning key in steering lock to position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster comes on for approximately 6 seconds, extinguishes, then blinks once. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Practical hints Car care Technical data Index