2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 316

Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, Rthe 59 indicator lamp in the center console should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (Y page 51) has deactivated the front passenger front air bag. 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. Rthe If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS, the 59 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 314