2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 441

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Possible Possible solution cause/consequence Front Passenger Airbag Front passenger front Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front Disabled air bag is deactivated passenger seat for the following: See Operator's Manual while driving even though an adult or someone 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. Apply the parking brake ( page 65). Switch off the ignition ( page 39). Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. Adjust the seat in a height position ( page 44). 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 39). (Continued on next page) 440