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Center console
Upper section
FunctionPage:Controls COMAND; see the
separate operating
instructions;Adjusts AIRSCARF, left
(Roadster only)
111
=Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system)
210
?Hazard warning lamps96APARKTRONIC141FunctionPageBAdjusts AIRSCARF, right
(Roadster only)
111
CSeat heating, right86D4 PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp
42
EOperates dual-zone
automatic climate control
105
FSeat heating, left8630Center consoleAt a glance
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Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷
ESC Inoperative
See Operator's
ManualGRisk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. In addition, the h and å warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.÷
ESC Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's ManualGRisk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. The
self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. In addition, the h and å warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
XCarefully drive a short distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h) until the display
message disappears.Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled
See Operator's
ManualThe front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
enabled during the journey, even though:
R a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat.
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied.
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XApply the parking brake.XSwitch the ignition off.XOpen the front-passenger door.XRemove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.170Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsXMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the 45(Y page 42) indicator lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit. When
the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Y page 42) has disabled the front-
passenger air bag.
R the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display. Wait for a period of at least
60 seconds until the necessary system checks have been
completed and to make sure that the display messages do not
appear in the multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the 45 indicator lamp remains lit
or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.GWARNING
If the 45 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps, do
not have any children twelve years old and under and other small individuals use the front-
passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Displays and operation171On-board computer and displaysZ
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFront Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
ManualThe front-passenger air bag and the front-passenger knee bag are
deactivated during the journey even though an adult or a person
larger than a certain size is occupying the front-passenger seat. If
additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpret
the occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XApply the parking brake.XSwitch the ignition off.XHave the occupant get out of the vehicle.XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the 45(Y page 42) indicator lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit. When
the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Y page 42) has disabled the front-
passenger air bag.
R the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display. Wait for at least 60 seconds until the
necessary system checks have been completed and to make
sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the 45 indicator lamp remains lit
or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.GWARNING
If the 45 indicator lamp remains lit 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.
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