2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 366

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Front-pass. airbag activated See Operator's Manual Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution Monitor the 56 indicator lamp on the center console ( page 27) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 24) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on, the 56 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS ( page 77) has deactivated the air bag. the message Front-pass. airbag activated See Operator's Manual or the message Front-pass. airbag deactivated See Operator's Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display. If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS ( page 77), the 56 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G If the 56 indicator lamp remains out even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 365