2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER dashboard warning lights

are met, the front-passenger front airbag is
deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front airbag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an airbag display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 226). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger front airbag both before
and during the journey.
If a person sits in the passenger seat, they must
be:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
R with their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system may be influenced,
e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
The front-passenger front airbag may be disa-
bled by mistake as a result of these or similar
actions. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp lights up permanently. The
front-passenger front airbag does not then
deploy during an accident. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is disa-
bled. It will not be deployed in the event of an
accident and cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always make sure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and that the front- passenger front airbag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat.
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front airbag is correct. G
WARNING
If you secure a child on the co-driver's seat in a rearward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The childcould be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
remains off and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install a rear- ward-facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat. Further information can be
found under "Problems with the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system"
(Y page 50). G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is lit up.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the Occupant safety
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Please observe the warning notice on the front-
passenger sun visor; see the illustration. G
WARNING
If you secure a child on the co-driver's seat in a rearward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The childcould be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of
it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
lit, the front-passenger front airbag is enabled
(Y page 40).
Vehicles without the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation
system If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system, this is indica-
ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed to
the side of the dashboard on the front-
passenger side. The sticker is visible when you
open the front-passenger door.
In this case, never fit a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
(Y page 58).
Observe the following information under "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system" and
"Forward-facing child restraint system" as well
as information on the suitable positioning of the child restraint system (Y page 58).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always make sure that the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled. Only if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(Y page 40) is the front-passenger front airbag
disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 58) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
ing instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. Fully retract the seat cushion
length. The entire base of the child restraint sys- tem must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must, as far as possible, lie flat
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the front-passenger seat
belt guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child
restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must
be routed forwards and downwards from the
front-passenger seat belt guide. If necessary,
adjust the front-passenger seat accordingly. Children in the vehicle
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Further related subjects:
R You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 111).
R If PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an unfavour- able position (Y page 53). Adjusting the front-passenger seat
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WARNING
If the front seats are positioned too closely to the dashboard or steering wheel, the front
airbags could cause additional injuries to
vehicle occupants in the front. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always adjust the front seats so that they are
as far away as possible from the front airbags.
In addition, observe the instructions on how to
adjust the seats correctly.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat fully
forwards if there are objects in the luggage
net in the front-passenger footwell. The
objects could otherwise be damaged. You can use the seat switches on the driver's
side to adjust the front-passenger seat.
X To switch on/off: press button:.
When the indicator lamp in button :lights up,
for the front-passenger seat you can:
R adjust the seat
R call up the memory function Removing the seat belt from the seat
belt guide
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WARNING
When driving off-road, your body is subject to forces from all directions due to the uneven
surface. You could be thrown from your seat,
for instance. There is a danger of injury.
Always wear a seat belt, even when driving off-
road. Both the driver's seat belt and the front-
passenger seat belt can be removed from the
seat belt guide. This makes it easier to move the
seats forward.
Before you drive off, the seat belt must be inser-
ted into the seat belt guide.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 41).
X To remove: open up magnetic head ;and
fold the tab up in the direction of the arrow.
X Take the seat belt out of seat belt guide :.
X To insert: fold the tab up in the direction of
the arrow.
X Insert the seat belt back into the seat belt
guide and fold the tab back down. Adjusting the head restraints
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident. Seats
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