2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 406

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message (USA only) 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 front passenger seat for the following: Apply the parking brake. Switch off the ignition ( page 38). Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. Adjust the seat in a height position ( page 43). Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are 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 38). (Continued on next page) deactivated while driving even Front passenger though an adult or someone airbag disabled See Operator's Manual larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight. 405