Mercedes-Benz Vito 2014 Operating Instructions Manual page 62

Automatic co-driver airbag deactiva-
tion
Introduction
The automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system is not available in vehi-
cles with a front-passenger bench seat.
In order to recognise a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, the automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem categorises the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front airbag is either enabled
or disabled. If a rearward-facing child
restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up after the
system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
the sidebag
R
the windowbag
R
the seat belt tensioner
R
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with
the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (
not the case, always install a child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat (
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. a cushion. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the
seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint
system must, as far as possible, be resting on
the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The
child restraint system must not touch the roof
or be put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the
head restraint position accordingly. Only then
is the correct function of the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
guaranteed. Always observe the information
page 69). If this is
Y
page 71).
Y
Occupant safety
on suitable positioning of the child restraint
system ( page 71) in addition to the child
Y
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
shows you whether the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled.
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-
passenger front airbag. If the status of the
front-passenger front airbag changes while
the vehicle is in motion, an airbag display
message may appear in the instrument clus-
ter:
in vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
( page 284)
Y
in vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
( page 302)
Y
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always pay attention to the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be aware of the sta-
tus of the front-passenger front airbag both
before and during the journey.
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