2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 378

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display messages Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator's Manual Possible cause Possible solution Air bag is deactivated while Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible driving even though an and check the following: adult or someone larger Do not lean on armrests or lift yourself up using hanthan a small individual is dle over the door. occupying the front pasAdjust the seat in a height position ( page 38). senger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the system sense a decrease seat are present (e.g. objects such as books, briefin weight. cases etc. lodged underneath, behind or around the seat). Such forces may cause the system to sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually present is on the front passenger seat. Re-position yourself. Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest. If performing any of the above corrective steps is successful, the message Front passenger airbag activated will appear in the multifunction display, confirming the situation has been remedied. (Continued on next page) 376