Safety and security – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 User Manual
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Occupant safety
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In order to ensure proper operation of the
air bag system and OCS:
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Do not place more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into
the storage bag on the back of the front
passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may
not be able to properly approximate the
occupant weight category.
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Do not place objects under and/or
around the front passenger seat.
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Do not hang anything from or attach any
items to the seats.
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Do not stuff objects such as books
between the front passenger seat and
the center console or front passenger
door.
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Do not move the front passenger seat
backwards against stiff objects.
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in
a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the seat backrest.
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While 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.
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Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Occupant Classification System 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
59
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
59
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
59
indicator lamp
will illuminate and not go out.
If the 59 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 (
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.
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