2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 34

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 32 Version: 2.11.7.1 32 Occupant safety Vehicle equipment i This Operator's Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint systems are: RSeat RChild Safety and security to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software. i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 44). SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of system malfunctions. The + indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started. The SRS components are in operational readiness if the + indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been detected if the + indicator lamp Rfails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine is started Rdoes belts restraints RLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System (SRS) with Additional protection potential is provided by: RSupplemental - Air bags Air bag control unit (with crash sensors) Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for front and rear outer seat belts Seat belt force limiter bag system components with Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Front passenger seat with BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system - RAir - - not come on at all Although the systems are independent, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other. Rcomes on after the engine was started or while driving G Warning! G Warning! Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead In the event that the + indicator lamp comes on while driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have