2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

270 What to do if ... sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Lamp in center console Practical hints Problem 45 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The system is malfunctioning. X Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps (Y page 232). G Warning! If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat, do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 45 The system is malfunctioning. The front passenger X Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat front air bag off and check installation of the child seat. indicator lamp does not X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the illuminate and/or does seat are present. not remain illuminated X If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains with the weight of a out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an typical 12-month-old authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on child in a standard child the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. restraint or less on the X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and front passenger seat. follow corrective steps (Y page 232).