367 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
Front-pass.
airbag
deactivated
See Operator’s
Manual
Monitor the 56indicator lamp on the center console (
page 27) and the mul-
tifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 24) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,
the 56indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and remain
illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 77) has deactivated the air bag.
the message
Front-pass. airbag activated See Operator’s Manual
or the
message
Front-pass. airbag deactivated See Operator’s Manual
should not
appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait at last
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. Depend-
ing on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
page 77), the
56indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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If the 56indicator lamp remains
illuminated with an adult occupant on the
front passenger seat even after performing
the above corrective steps, do not have any
passenger use the front passenger seat until
the system has been repaired.
390 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking and opening the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft
(1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The trunk lid lock is located next to the
handle above the rear license plate recess.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Handle
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key
counterclockwise to position1.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Pull on handle2.
The trunk opens.
Turn the mechanical key back and
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you can not lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, do the following:
Close the passenger door, the rear
doors and the trunk.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 107).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the doors have moved down.
If necessary push them down manually.
Remove the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 389).
Check whether the trunk is locked.
If necessary, lock the trunk with the
mechanical key (
page 106).
Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle
should now be locked.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there
is sufficient overhead clearance.
