2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 395

Practical hints What to do if ...? Display Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on ( page 82), the 5/ indicator lamp right of the instrument cluster should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS ( page 41) has deactivated the air bag. the message Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual or the message Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait at least 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 41), the 5/ 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 at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G If the 5/ indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 394