2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 326

Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Front Passeng. Airbag Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the passenger seat for the following: Switch off the ignition ( page 40). Apply the parking brake ( page 55). Have the passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle. Keep the seat unoccupied, close the passenger door and switch on the ignition ( page 40). Monitor the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ( page 70) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 117) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ( page 70) should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS ( page 67) has deactivated the passenger front air bag and the passenger knee air bag. (Continued on next page) Disabled The passenger front air bag is See Oper. Manual deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the passenger seat. Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight. 326