2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

50 Occupant safety Problems with the air bag deactivation system Problem The 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A special BabySmart™ compatible child restraint system is installed on the front-passenger seat. The front-passenger front air bag is therefore deactivated. A BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is not installed on the front-passenger seat. The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning. X Have the BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety G Warning If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 45 The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning. indicator lamp does not X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the illuminate or does not child seat. remain illuminated with X Check the installation of the child restraint system. a BabySmart™X If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have the compatible child BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at an restraint system authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. properly installed on Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the the front-passenger child seat recognition system has been repaired. seat. Roll bar (Cabriolet) The roll bars are under the rear head restraints. They are extended if systems detect that the vehicle is in danger of overturning. Once the roll bars are extended, you can no longer lower the rear head restraints. The soft top can no longer be operated. In this case, visit the nearest qualified specialist workshop. G Risk of injury G Risk of injury Ensure that the area around the roll bars/rear head restraints is kept clear. Otherwise, someone could be injured by the roll bars when they are triggered. When the roll bars are extended, the rear head restraints also extend automatically. If the roll bar is malfunctioning, the A Malfunction Service Required message appears in the multifunction display. The roll bars will then not be extended in the event of an accident. This could result in severe or even fatal injuries to you and other occupants. In this case, visit a qualified specialist