2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 416

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctionfront air bag off indicator ing. lamp does not illuminate and/or does not remain illuminated with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat. Suggested solution Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat. Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present. Make sure no objects which apply forces to the seat are present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged behind or around the seat, head restraints pushing against roof etc.). The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight. If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( page 423). 59The front passenger Warning! G If the 59 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 415