2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 466

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution (Vehicles with OCS* only) Front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front Front passenger airbag deactivated while driving even passenger seat for the following: though an adult or someone disabled Apply the parking brake ( page 68). See Operator's Manual larger than a small individual is Switch off the ignition ( page 42). occupying the front passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. may make the system sense a Adjust the seat in a height position ( page 46). decrease in weight. 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 switch on the ignition ( page 42). (Continued on next page) 465