2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 56

Safety and security Occupant safety In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS: RDo approximate the occupant's weight category. RRead seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 341). not place more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category. not place objects under and/or around the front passenger seat. not hang anything from or attach any items to the seats. not stuff objects such as books between the front passenger seat and the center console or front passenger door. not move the front passenger seat backwards against stiff objects. a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. and observe all warnings in this chapter. Occupant Classification System Selftest After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or twice, the 75 indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system classifies the occupant as an adult, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds. If the seat is not occupied and the system classifies the front passenger seat as being empty, the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. RDo RDo RDo RDo RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in G Warning! Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom and back of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion and backrest. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger seat backrest. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of increasing protection for the child. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of child seats. RWhile seated, an occupant should not position him/herself in such a way as to cause the occupant's weight to be lifted from the seat bottom as this may result in the OCS being unable to correctly G Warning! If the 75 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before 54