2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 47

Occupant safety sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag 45 OCS Self-test 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 45 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 45 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 45 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. 45 indicator lamp : will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0. G Warning! G Warning! If the red SRS indicator lamp 6 in the instrument cluster and the 45 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the OCS. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system checked by qualified technicians as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS: RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 270). G Warning! position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. 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 approximate the occupant's weight category. and observe all warnings in this chapter. 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. Seat belts Safety notes The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 Z RRead Safety and security