2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK airbag off

Occupant safety
44 approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles.
Vehicles with a through-loading feature* in
the rear seat backrest: do not fit a rear-
ward-facing child restraint system on the
centre rear seat.
Child seat on the front-passenger seat Warning on the front-passenger sun visor Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
G
Risk of injury
If the front-passenger front airbag is not
disabled:
R a child secured in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat could be
seriously and even fatally injured by the
front-passenger front airbag deploying.
This is especially a risk if the child is in
the immediate vicinity of the front-
passenger front airbag when it deploys.
R a child must never be secured on the
front-passenger seat in a rearward-facing
child restraint system. Only secure a rearward-facing child restraint system on
a suitable rear seat.
R always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a
child in a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger front airbag is not dis-
abled:
R on vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition in the front-passenger seat*
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat* if
there is no child restraint system with
automatic child seat recognition fitted to
the front-passenger seat.
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat* if
the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn-
ing lamp is not lit.
To draw attention to this danger, there is an
appropriate warning sticker on the dash-
board as well as on both sides of the sun
visor on the front-passenger side.
Information about recommended child
restraint systems is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Safety
* optional
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Occupant safety
45
Automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passenger seat*
If your vehicle does not have automatic child
seat recognition on the front-passenger seat,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. It is visible when
you open the front-passenger door. 1
5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp
The front-passenger seat sensor system for
child restraint systems detects whether a
special Mercedes-Benz child seat with auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted.
In such cases, 5PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 1lights up. The front-
passenger airbag is deactivated. G
Risk of injury
If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn-
ing lamp does not light up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-
passenger front airbag has not been disa-
bled. If the front-passenger front airbag is
deployed, the child could be seriously or
even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger
seat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem on a suitable rear seat.
or
R only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions correctly, never place objects (such
as a cushion) under the child restraint sys-
tem. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cush-
ion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint sys-
tem cannot perform its intended protective
function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
i The windowbag*, th e head/thorax airbag
and the belt tensioner for the front-
passenger seat are still active even if the
front-passenger seat front airbag has been
disabled by the automatic child seat rec-
ognition. G
Risk of injury
Do not place items of electronic equipment
on the front-passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes
or access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can
cause interference in the automatic child
seat recognition sensor system. This could
lead to a system malfunction. This may
cause the 5PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp to light up without there
being a child seat with automatic child seat
recognition fitted. This means that the Safety
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Occupant safety
46 front-passenger airbag does not deploy
during an accident. It is also possible that the
5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp will not light up briefly if you turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat Child restraint system on the
left-hand and right-hand rear
seats Child restraint system on the
centre rear seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg;
up to approx. 9 months Vehicles with automatic child
seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat*: as recommen-
ded
3 Universal or as recommended Universal or as recommended
Group 0+: up to 13 kg;
up to approx. 18 months
Group I: 9 to 18 kg;
between approx. 8 months and 4
years Universal
4
or as recommended Universal or as recommended Universal or as recommended
Group II/III: 15 to 36 kg;
between approx. 3½ and 12 years
3
Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition.
4 Move the front-passenger seat to its rearmost and uppermost position. Safety
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Lights
80
Main-beam headlamps X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to BorU 9
.
X To switch on: press the combination
switch in the direction of arrow 1.
The A main-beam indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The A main-beam indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Headlamp flasher X
To switch on: briefly pull the combination
switch in the direction of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. They switch on auto-
matically if an airbag is deployed or if you
brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt
from a speed of more than 70 km/h.
X
To switch on: press button1.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch
(Y page 79), only the turn signal lamp on
the corresponding side of the vehicle will
flash.
X To switch off: press button1. Adjusting the headlamp range (halo-
gen headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to suit the vehicle load.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running. Position Load
0
Driver's seat and front-
passenger seat occupied
1
Driver's seat, front-
passenger seat and rear
seats occupied
9
In the Uposition, the main-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark. Controls
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Loading and stowing
156
X
Raise luggage compartment floor 2using
handle 1in the direction of the arrow 3
and tug it upwards sharply.
X Lower luggage compartment floor 2
again. To do this, push the luggage com-
partment floor away so that it engages in
the guide on the upper level.
Luggage compartment floor 2engages in
the higher position.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
X Raise luggage compartment floor 2
slightly using handle 1and tug it briefly
towards you.
X Lower luggage compartment floor 2again
slowly. To do this, press the luggage com-
partment floor into the lower level.
Luggage compartment floor 2engages in
the lower position. Removing/fitting the removable
front-passenger seat*
Removing the front-passenger seat !
To avoid damage, the head restraint must
be pushed in fully before the front-
passenger seat is removed. 1
Connector
2 Lever
! Do not operate the lever until you have
pulled out the connector. The use of force
when opening will cause damage to
mechanical and electronic components. X
Move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
X Disconnect connector 1.
A signal sounds. The lock for lever 2is
released. If the engine is running, the
5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp flashes and the 1warning lamp
lights up after a short time.
X Move the front-passenger seat to its centre
position.
It is only possible to remove the seat with-
out tilting it when it is in this position
X Store connector 1under the seat in such
a way that the cable does not get caught
on the seat frame. Controls
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Loading and stowing
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Connector
2 Lever
3 Cable box
X Swing lever 2forwards and pull upwards.
The seat slides out of the front mounting
cups.
X Take hold of the seat at the back of the
backrest and at the front edge of the seat
cushion.
X Guide the seat through the front-passenger
door opening. X
Open cable box 3and place connector
1 inside.
X Close cable box 3. G
Risk of injury
The front-passenger seat which has been
removed contains an active sidebag. Do not
attach a power source to the connector on
the seat, otherwise the airbag could inflate.
Store the seat out of the reach of children.
Fitting the front-passenger seat G
Risk of injury
The mounting cups must be free from dirt
and other items in order for the front-
passenger seat to engage securely.
You must connect up the connector, so that
the front-passenger airbag can deploy in
the event of an accident.
If it is not connected and the engine is run-
ning, the 5PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp flashes and the 1warning
lamp lights up after a short time. 1
Rear mounting cups
2 Front mounting cups
3 Connector
4 Cable box
5 Lever
6 Seat frame
X Take connector 3out of cable box 4and
place it at the front.
X Take hold of the seat at the back of the
backrest and at the front edge of the seat
cushion. Controls
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Troubleshooting
223Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The indicator lamp in the
F/
1 rear-window heating button
is flashing. The rear-window heat-
ing has switched itself off prema-
turely or cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low,
because too many consumers are
switched on. X
Switch off consumers that are not required, e. g. reading lamp or
interior lighting.
Once the batter y is sufficiently charged, the rear window heating
will switch back on automatically. Vehicles with automatic child
seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat:
The
5 PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warning lamp on the centre
console is lit. A special Mercedes-Benz child
seat with automatic child seat
recognition has been fitted to the
front-passenger seat. The front-
passenger airbag has therefore
been disabled as desired.
G
Risk of injury
There is no child seat fitted to the
front-passenger seat. The auto-
matic child seat recognition is
malfunctioning. X
Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat, for
example
R
notebook
R mobile phone
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or access passes
If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is still lit:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You have started the engine with
the key. The indicator lamp in the
ECO start/stop function *button
does not light up or goes out
again after a short time. You have deactivated the ECO
start/stop function
*. X
Activate the ECO start/stop function* again. The ECO start/stop function*is
not available due to a fault. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
226 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
Theyellow ESP ®
warning
lamp flashes while the
vehicle is in motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
or traction control has
intervened because there is a risk
of skidding or at least one wheel
has started to spin. X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull-
ing away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
. 1
The red SRS warning lamp
is lit while the engine is
running. G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the
restraint system. The airbags or
belt tensioners may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the
event of an accident, not be trig-
gered at all. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 1
The red SRS warning lamp
is lit while the engine is
running. In addition, the
indicator lamp 5
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
flashes in the centre con-
sole and a warning tone
sounds. The connector on the removable
front-passenger seat* is
detached. X
Attach the connector to the coupling on the seat (Y page 156).H
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while you are driving. A
warning tone also sounds. You are driving with the parking
brake applied. X
Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. Practical advice
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