Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator’s Manu-
al
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on (
ț
the
5/
indicator lamp right of the instrument cluster should il-
luminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
has deactivated the air bag.
ț
the message
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Man-
ual
or the message
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera-
tor’s Manual
should not appear in the multifunction display at any time
the seat is unoccupied. Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to com-
plete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again.
Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS
(
5/
indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go
out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have
the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
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If the
5/
indicator lamp remains
illuminated with an adult occupant on the
front passenger seat even after performing
the above corrective steps, do not have any
passenger use the front passenger seat until
the system has been repaired.