2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class warning light

Problems with the Occupant Classification System
G
WARNING
If the 000F000B indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of atypical
adult or someone larger than asmall individual has been detected on the passenger seat, do not
allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. G
WARNING
If the 000F000B indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of atypical
12-month-old child in astandard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-passenger
seat, do not transport achild on the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Problem Possiblec
auses/consequencesa nd000B Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lights up and remains
on.
The person on the
front-passenger seat:
R
has the weight of a
typical adult
R has been determined
by the system not to
be achild The COS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure that the front passenger is sitting in acorrect ,upright
position.
X Have the COS checked as soon as possible at aqualified
specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional displaym essages in the multifunction
display( Ypage 244). 52
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
and/or does not stay
on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
R
unoccupied
R occupied with the
weight of achild up
to twelve months old
in ac hild restraint
system The COS is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothingb etween the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X Make sure that the backrest and base of the child restraint
system rest on the front-passenger seat. If necessary, adjust
the position of the front-passenger seat.
X When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight with the front-
passenger seat adjustment .This could result in the seat belt
being pulledt oo tightly.
X Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X Make sure that no objectsa re applying additionalweight onto
the seat.
X If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, have
the COS checked immediatel yataqualified specialist
workshop. Do not transport achild on the front-passenger seat
until the COS has been repaired.
X Observ ethe additional display messages in the multifunction
display ( Ypage 244). NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-
PRO luxur
yhead restraints
Importan tsafet ynotes G
WARNING
The function of the head restraint may be
impaired if you:
R attach objects such as coat hangers to the
head restraints, for example
R use head restraint covers
If you do so, the head restraint scannot fulfill
their intended protective function in the event
of an accident. In addition, objects attached
to the head restraint scould endanger other
vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head
restraint sand do not use head restraint
covers.
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraint sincrease protection of the driver'
sand front-passenger's head and
neck. In the event of arear collision of a
certain severity, the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver' sand the front-passenger seats
are moved forwards and upwards. This
provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraint shave been triggered in
an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver' sand front-passenger seats
(Y page 54). Otherwise, the additional
protection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
that have been triggered are moved forwards
and can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraint schecked at aqualified
specialist workshop after arear-end collision. Occupant safety
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R
if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS ,the
radar sensor system detect sanimminent
dange rofcollision in certain situations.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
in an unfavorable position.
R vehicles with amulticontour seat or active
multicontour seat: the air pressure in the
side bolsters of the seat cushion and
backrest is increased.
R if the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof and
the side windows are closed so that only a
small gap remains.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident ,PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. The air pressure in
the side bolsters on the multicontour seat/
active multicontour seat is reduced again. All
settings made by PRE-SAFE ®
can then be
reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensionin gisreduced and
the lockin gmechanism is released.
Information about seat belt adjustment, a
convenienc efunction integrated into PRE-
SAFE ®
,c an be found in the "Seat belt
adjustment" section (Y page 57).Seat belts
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if the backrest is not in the
upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident
,you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck
injuries, for example. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in the upright position. G
WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
R they are damaged, extremely dirty,
bleached or dyed
R the seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
R the Emergency Tensionin gDevices or the
belt anchorage has been modified.
Damage caused to seat belts in an accident
may not be visible, e.g. by splinters of glass.
Modified or damaged seat belts can tear or
fail, for example in the event of an accident.
Modified Emergency Tensionin gDevices may
be deployed unintentionally or fail to be
deployed when required. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify seat belts, Emergency
Tensionin gDevices, seat belt anchorages and
inertia reels. Ensure that seat belts are not
damaged or worn and are clean.
Only use seat belts that have been approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in:
R all 50 states
R the U.S. territories
R the District of Columbia
R all Canadia nprovinces
Even where this is not required by law,a ll
vehicl eoccupants should correctly fasten
their seat belts before starting the journey.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page6 0) for further information on
infants and children traveling in the vehicle
as wellasonc hild restraint systems. Occupant safety
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theight adjustment Yo
uc an adjus tthe seat belt height on the
front seats. Adjust the belt to aheight that
allowst he upper part of the seat belt to be
routed across the center of your shoulder.
X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various
positions.
X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide
release 001A.
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X Release belt sash guide release 001Aand
make sure that the belt sash guide has
engaged.
Releasing seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Visit aqualified specialist
workshop. X
Press release button 0021on belt buckle 0024.
X Guideb elt tongue 0010to belt sash
guide 001A.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger Regardless of whether the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts have already been
fastened, the
0013seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out if the driver and
the front passenger have already fastened
their seat belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after
am aximum of six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
If after six seconds, the driver or front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts
and the doors are closed:
R the 0013 seat belt warning lamp remains lit
as long as the driver's or front-passenger's
seat belt is not fastened
and
R ifav ehicle speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) is
exceeded, the 0013seat belt warning lamp
begins to flash. Awarning tone also sounds
wit hincreasing intensit yfor am aximum of 58
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60 seconds or until the drive
rorfront
passenger have fastene dtheir sea tbelts.
If the driver/fron tpassenger unfasten their
seat belt while the vehicle is in motion ,the
0013 seat belt warning lamp lights up and a
warning tones ounds again.
The warning tonec eases even if the driver or
front-passenger seat belt has still not been
fastened after 60 seconds. The 0013seat belt
warning lamp stops flashing but remains
illuminated.
After the vehicle comes to astandstill, the
warning toneisr eactivated and the seat belt
warning lamp 0013flashes again if the vehicle
speed again exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
The 0013 seat belt warning lamp only goes
out if:
R both the driver and the fron tpassenger
have fastened their seat belts.
or
R thev ehicle is stationar yand adoor is open.
i For mor einformatio nonthe0013 seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and
indicator lamps in th einstrumen tcluster,
seat belts" ( Ypage 265).
Emergency Tensionin gDevices, seat
belt force limiters G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
that have been deployed are no longer
operational and are unable to perfor mtheir
intended protective function. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Therefore, have pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices which have been
triggered immediately replaced at aqualified
specialist workshop.
! If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the front-
passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
i Vehicles with PRE-SAFE ®
:E mergency
Tensioning Devices that are triggered by an
electric motor can be deployed as often as
desired and do not need to be replaced.
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with Emergency
Tensioning Devices and seat belt force
limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the body.
The ETDs do not correct incorrects eat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
The ETDs can only be activated when:
R the ignition is switched on
R the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp 0012"(Ypage 41)
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the front seat belts.
The ETDs on the outside seats in the rear
compartmenta re triggeredindependently of
the lock status of the seat belts.
The ETDs are triggere ddepending on the type
and severity of an accident:
R if, in the event of ahead-on or rear-end
collision, the vehicl edecelerates or
accelerates rapidly in alongitudinal
direction during the initia lstages of the
impact
R if,int he event of asidei mpact ,onthe side
opposite the impact the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidl yina
latera ldirection
R if,inc ertainsituations where the vehicle
rolls over ,the system determines that it
can provide additional protection
If the ETD sare deployed, you will hear abang,
and asmall amoun tofpowder may also be
released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a Occupant safety
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health hazard and does not indicate that there
is
af ire in the vehicle. The dust might cause
some temporary breathing difficulty for
people with asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out
of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
You can also open the window to allow fresh
air to enter the vehicle interior. The 0012SRS
warning lamp lights up.
If the seat belt is also equipped with aseat
belt force limiter and this is triggered, the
force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle
occupant is reduced.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats
are synchronized with the front air bags,
which take on apart of the deceleration force.
This results in the force exerted on the
occupant being distributed over agreater
area. Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommendt hat
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint,t oddler restraint,orb ooster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint,t oddler restraint,orb ooster seat recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place
achild in the front
passenger seat:
R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the front
passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of astandard appropriate
child restraint on the front passenger seat.
R For children larger than the typical
12-month-old child, the front passenger
front air bag may or may not be activated.
Always make sure the 000F000Bindicator
lamp is illuminated, indicatin gthat the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
R Ac hild in arear-facing child restraint on the
front passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front passenger
front air bag inflates in acollision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to
completely eliminate this risk is to never
place achild in arear-facing child restraint
in the front seat. We therefore strongly
recommendt hat you always place achild
in ar ear-facing child restraint in abackseat.
R If you must install arear-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat
because circumstances require you to do
so, make sure the 000F000Bindicator
lamp is illuminated, indicatin gthat the front
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Should the 000F000Bindicator lamp not
illuminat eorgoo ut while the restraint is
installed, please chec kinstallation.
Periodically check the 000F000Bindicator
lamp while drivin gtomake sure the 000F
000B indicator lamp is illuminated. If the
000F000Bindicator lamp goes out or
remain sout, do not transport achild on the 60
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G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children coul dset the vehicl ein
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alwayst ake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularl ychildren are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heator
cold ,there is ariskofi njury ,possibl yeven
fatal. Never leave children unattende dinthe
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot.
Children ma yburn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is arisk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, takin gthe child with
you, alway sensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Protec titwithablanket ,for example. If the
child restraint system has been exposed to
direct sunlight, let it cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle. If an infan
torchild is traveling in the vehicle:
R Secure the child with achild or infant seat
restraint system appropriate to the age and
weight of the child.
R Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you always
properly secure all infants and children with
ac hild or infan tseat restraint system for the
trip.
The use of seat belts and infan tand child
restraint system sisrequired by la win:
R all50s tates
R the U.S. territories
R the District of Columbia
R allC anadia nprovinces
Infants and children must alwaysbes eated in
an appropriate infant or child restraint system
recommende dfor the size and weight of the
child .The infant or child restraint system
must be properly secured in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
All infant or child restraint systems must meet
the following standards:
R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225
R CanadianM otor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system
corresponds to the standards can be found
on an instruction label on the child restraint
system. This confirmation can also be found
in the installation instructions that are
included with the child restraint system.
Always read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when using an infant or child
restraint system or booster seat.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior or on the infant or child restraint. 62
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ABS works fro
maspeed of abou t5mph
(8 km/h )upwar ds,regardless of road-surface
conditions .ABS works on slippery surfaces,
eve nify ou only brake gently.
The yellow 001CABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To makeaf ull brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
ap ulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as areminder to take extrac are
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 66). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergenc ybraking situation is
increased. There is arisk of an accident.
In an emergenc ybraking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergenc ybraking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 66).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be:
R activated (Y page 232)
R operational
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4m ph (7 km/h).
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h) ,BAS PLUS can also react to
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
object sare stopped or parked vehicles.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot alwaysc learly identify
object sand complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is ar isk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossin gtraffic
R when cornering Driving safety systems
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