2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 396

Practical hints What to do if ... Display messages Front passenger airbag deactivated See Operator's Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the deactivated while driving even front passenger seat for the following: though an adult or someone Switch off the ignition ( page 36). larger than a small individual is Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat Adjust the seat in a height position ( page 41). may make the system sense a Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are decrease in weight. present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases 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. Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn on the ignition ( page 36). (Continued on next page) 395