2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 66
2003 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Occupant safety 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 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the key removed or in the starter switch position 0. cator lamp 1 located in the center console lights up for approx. 6 seconds and then goes out. 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 passenger seat. More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section ( page 269). Warning! cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of special child seats. Warning! G i The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag and the emergency tensioning device. Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi- G 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 When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 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. 66
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