Occupant safety
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Problems with the air bag deactivation system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
The42
indicator lamp
A special BabySmart™ compatible child restraint system is
installed on the front-passenger seat.
illuminates and
remains illuminated.
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 the42 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,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
The42
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 the42 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
BabySmart™ system has been repaired.
PRE-SAFE® system
G Warning!
PRE-SAFE® takes pre-emptive measures to
protect you in certain hazardous situations.
PRE-SAFE® intervenes:
The PRE-SAFE® system is intended to reduce
the effects of an accident on vehicle
occupants who are wearing their seat belt
Rin emergency braking situations, if the BAS
Brake Assist System intervenes
Rin critical driving situations, e.g. if the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
when exceeding physical limits or in case
of having to swerve to avoid an obstacle at
a speed above 85 mph (140 km/h).
properly. Despite your vehicle being equipped
with the PRE-SAFE® system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated. Therefore,
always drive carefully and adjust your driving
to the prevailing road, weather, and traffic
conditions.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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