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correctly. Never place objects under or
behind the child restraint system, e.g. cush-
ions.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
:
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
;
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
shows you whether the front-passenger front
air bag is disabled.
X
Press the Start/Stop button once or twice
or turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in
the ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is inoperative. It lights up briefly when the
ignition is switched on and then goes out
again.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. If the status of the front-
passenger front air bag changes while the
vehicle is in motion, an air bag display mes-
sage may appear in the instrument cluster
(
Y
page 285). When the front-passenger seat
is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-
ney.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
R
is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. They will then not be deployed in
the event of an accident.
R
is not lit, the front-passenger front air bag
is enabled. If, in the case of an accident, all
deployment criteria are met, the front-
passenger front air bag is deployed.
G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R
the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R
the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R
the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the front-passenger front air bag can
deploy in the event of an accident. The child
could be struck by the air bag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
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