Mercedes-Benz 2011 E Class Sedan - Manual (Page 53)

Problems with the air bag deactivation system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 45
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated. 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.
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
indicator lamp does not
illuminate or does not
remain illuminated with
a BabySmart™-
compatible child
restraint system
properly installed on
the front-passenger
seat. The BabySmart™ system 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 If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have the
BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
child seat recognition system has been repaired.
PRE-SAFE ® system
G Warning
The PRE-SAFE ® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-
SAFE
® system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
PRE-SAFE ® takes pre-emptive measures to
protect the occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE
® intervenes:
R
in emergency braking situations, e.g. if BAS
is activated or, on vehicles with DISTRONIC
PLUS, if BAS PLUS or PRE-SAFE
® Brake
intervenes powerfully
R
if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent danger of collision in certain
Occupant safety
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