2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS CABRIOLET airbag disable

Always obser vethe no tes on the function of the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps
(
→page 45) (→page 45).
Fu nction of thePA SSENGER AIR BAG indica‐
to r lamps
Self- test of the automatic front passenger
airbag shuto ff
When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is
per form ed during which the two PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up
simul taneously.
The status of the front passenger airbag is dis‐
pla yed af terth e self-tes t:
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
60 seconds, subsequently bo thindicator
lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
OFF): the front passenger airbag is able to
deploy in theev ent of an accident.
RPA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐
ously: the front passenger airbag is disabled.
It will then not be deplo yed in theeve nt of an
accident.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp sho wsthest atus of the front passenger
airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
and the6 restra int sy stem warning lamp light up simultaneousl
y,the front passenger seat
may not be used. Also in this case, do not ins tall
a ch ild restra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat. Ha vethe automatic front passenger airbag
shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
St atus display
If th e front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
bo th bef ore an
d during
the journe y,that thest a‐
tus of the front passenger front airbag is cor rect
fo rth e cur rent situation.
Af ter in stalling a rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit con‐
tinuousl y.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death from
using a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem when the front passenger air bag
is enabled
If yo u secure a child in a rear wa rd-f acing
ch ild restra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat and thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐
Occupant saf ety 45

cator lampis off, the front passenger air bag
can deploy in theev ent of an accident.
The child could be stru ck bythe air bag.
Alw ays ensure that the front passenger air
bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rear wa rdfacing child restra int
on a seat pr otected byan ACTIVE FRONT AIR
BA G in front of it; DE ATH or SERIOUS INJU RY
to thech ild can occur.
When ins talling a child restra int sy stem on the
front passenger seat, alw ays obser vetheve hi‐
cle-specific information in this Operator's Man‐
ual (
→page 55), (→page 55).
Depending on thech ild restra int sy stem and the
st ature of thech ild, thePA SSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp may be off. In this case, do
not ins tallth ere ar wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem on the front passenger seat.
Ins tead, ins tallth ere ar wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem on a suitable rear seat.
Af ter in stalling a forw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem on the front passenger seat:
depending on thech ild restra int sy stem
and thest ature of thech ild, PASSENGER AIR
BA G OFF may be lit continuously or be off.
Alw ays obser vethefo llowing information.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death dueto
incor rect positioning of thefo rw ard-
fa cing child restra int sy stem
If yo u secure a child in a forw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem on the front passenger seat
and you position the front passenger seat too
close tothe dashboard, in theeve nt of an
accident, thech ild could:
Rcome into con tact wi thparts of theve hi‐
cle interior if thePA SSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp is lit, forex ample
Rbe stru ck bythe airbag if thePA SSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
#Alw ays mo vethe front passenger seat
as far back as possible and fully retract
th e seat cushion length adjustment.
Alw ays make sure that the shoulder belt
st ra p is cor rectly routed from the seat
belt outlet on theve hicle tothe shoul‐
der belt guide on thech ild restra int sys‐
te m. The shoulder belt stra p must be
ro uted forw ards and down wards from
th e seat belt outlet. If necessar y,adjust
th e front passenger seat according ly.
#Alw ays obser vethech ild restra int sys‐
te m manufacturer's ins tallation instruc‐
tions.
When ins talling a child restra int sy stem on the
front passenger seat, observ eth eve hicle-spe‐
cific information in this Operator's Manual.
If a person is sitting in the front passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit con‐
tinuously or be off, depending on the person's
st ature.
A person on the front passenger seat must
alw ays obser vethefo llowing information:
RIf th e front passenger seat is occupied byan
adult or a person with a stature cor respond‐
ing tothat of an adult, thePA SSENGER air‐
bag OFF indica tor lamp must be off. This
indica testh at the front passenger front air‐
bag is enabled.
46 Occupant saf ety

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Front Passenger Airbag Dis-
abled See Operator's Man-
ual *T
he front passenger air bag and the knee air bag are deactivated, eventh ough an adult or a person with a build
cor responding tothat of an adult is seated on the front passenger seat. If additional forc es are applied tothe seat,
th ewe ight the sy stem de tects may be too lo w.
&
WARNING Risk of injury orfata l injury due toa disabled front passenger airbag
If th e front passenger airbag is disabled, the front passenger airbag will not be deplo yed in theev ent of an acci‐
dent and cann otper form its intended pr otective function.
A person in the front passenger seat could then, forex ample, come into con tact wi th theve hicle's interior,
especially if the person is sitting too close tothe cockpit.
#Make sure, bo thbefore and during the journe y,that thest atus of the front passenger airbag is cor rect.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
#Check thest atus of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff .
#If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Displaymessage s andwarning/indicator lamps 41
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Active Steering Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual .....4 25
Ac tive Steering Assist Inoperative .......4 26
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Camera
Vi ew Restricted See Ope rator's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 445
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Cur rently
Un available See Operator's Manual ....445
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 444
App lyBrake toShift from 'P' ............... 436
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST Inoperative ... 420
ÀAT TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
Break! .................................................. 420
bAu toLamp Function Inoperati ve
............................................................. 444
Au xilia ryBattery Malfunction .............. 438
Blind Spot Assist Currently Una vaila‐
ble See Opera tor's Manual .................. 423
Blind Spot Assist Inoperative ............... 423$
Check Brake Fluid Le vel.............. 414
Check Coolant Le vel See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 427
4Check Engine Oil AtNext Refu‐
eling .................................................... 429
hChe ckTire s ................................. 431
¥Check Washer Fluid .................... 443
?Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle
Tu rn Engine Off .................................... 427
Cruise Control Canceled ..................... 426
Cruise Contro
l Inoperati ve.................. 426
!Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 406
÷Cur rently Una vailable See Oper‐
ator's Manual ...................................... 408
ÂDon't Forget Your Key................ .435
Driver's Door Open & Transmission
No t in P Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away .. 436
bExample: Check Left Low Beam ............................................................. 443 _Example:
Front Left Seat Back‐
re st Not Loc ked .................................. 442
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 19
Fr ont Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's Manual ...............................4 18
8Fu el Level Low ............................ 430
8Gas Cap Loose ............................ 429
!Inoperative See Opera tor's
Manual ................................................4 05
÷Inopera tive See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 407
TInope rative See Operator's
Manual ................................................ 409
GInope rative ................................... 414
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (red displ ay
message )............................................ .435
ÂKe yNo tDe tected (white dis‐
play message ).... ...
.............................
.434
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