Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 53)

Problems with the air bag deactivation system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated. A special BabySmart™ compatible child restraint system is
installed on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger front air bag is therefore deactivated.
A BabySmart™-compatible child restraint system is not installed
on the front-passenger seat. The BabySmart™ system is
malfunctioning.
X Have the BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
G Warning
If the 42 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a small individual has been detected on the passenger seat,
the system then determines the occupant cannot be a child. Do not allow any occupant to use
the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The 42
indicator lamp does not
illuminate or does not
remain illuminated with
a BabySmart™-
compatible child
restraint system
properly installed on
the front-passenger
seat. The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
X Check the installation of the child restraint system.
X If the 42 indicator lamp does not illuminate, have
the BabySmart™ system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the
BabySmart™ system has been repaired.
PRE-SAFE ® system
G Warning!
The PRE-SAFE ® system is intended to reduce
the effects of an accident on vehicle
occupants who are wearing their seat belt
properly. Despite your vehicle being equipped
with the PRE-SAFE
® system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated. Therefore,
always drive carefully and adjust your driving
to the prevailing road, weather, and traffic
conditions.
PRE-SAFE ® takes pre-emptive measures to
protect you in certain hazardous situations.
PRE-SAFE
® intervenes:
R
in emergency braking situations, if the BAS
Brake Assist System intervenes
R in critical driving situations, e.g. if the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
when exceeding physical limits or in case
of having to swerve to avoid an obstacle at
a speed above 85 mph (140 km/h).
Occupant safety
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