Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 316)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition
switched on,
R the 59 indicator lamp in the
center console should illuminate and remain
illuminated, indicating that the OCS
(
Y page 51) has deactivated the front
passenger front air bag.
R the message Front Passenger Airbag
Enabled See Operator’s Manual or the
message Front Passenger Airbag
Disabled See Operator’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 complete the
necessary check cycles and to make sure
neither message appears 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, the 59 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
Practical hints