Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible
cause/consequence
Possible solution
Monitor the
59 indicator lamp on the center console (
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 29) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,
ț
the
59 indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and
remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 77) has deactivated the air
bag.
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the message
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual
or the
message
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator’s Manual
should
not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait
at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and
to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again.
Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
the
59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the
system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Warning!
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If the
59 indicator lamp re-
mains out even after performing the above
corrective steps, do not have any children
12 years old and under and other small
individuals use the front passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.