Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 72)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Self-test BabySmart TM1 without special
child seat installed
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or
twice, the PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp 1 located in the center console
comes on for approximately six seconds
and then goes out.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or
is continuously lit, the system is not func-
tioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any
child on the passenger seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
୴ page 319).
1 BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.
Warning!
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The BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation sys-
tem will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmart
TM
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the deactivation sys-
tem. The bottom of the child seat must
make full contact with the passenger seat
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
could cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
Warning!
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When using a BabySmart
TM
compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp re-
mains illuminated.
Please make sure to check the indicator ev-
ery time you use the special system child
seat. Should the light go out while the re-
straint is installed, please check installation.
If the light remains out, do not use the
BabySmart
TM
restraint to transport children
on the front passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.