Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2011 - Manual (Page 52)

Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
The person sitting on
the front-passenger
seat:
R
weighs as much as a
typical adult
R
weighs more than a
child
OCS is malfunctioning.
X Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (
Y page 348).
G Warning
If the 42 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,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated.
The front-passenger
seat is:
R unoccupied
R
occupied with the
weight of a typical
12-month-old child in
a standard child
restraint or less
OCS is malfunctioning.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X Make sure there are no objects applying additional weight onto
the seat.
X If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have
OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until OCS has been repaired.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (
Y page 348).
G Warning
If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-
passenger seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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Occupant safety
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