Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 55)

Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor
Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat that is protected by an air
bag installed in front of it.
Air bag deactivation system on the
front-passenger seat
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WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp does not light up when the
child restraint system is installed, the front-
passenger air bag has not been disabled. If
the front-passenger air bag deploys, the child
could be seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
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do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
R install a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat.
or
R
only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the
rearmost position.
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have the air bag deactivation system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the air bag deactivation system
on the front-passenger seat functions/
communicates correctly, never place objects,
e.g. a cushion, under the child restraint
system. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
cannot perform its intended protective
function in the event of an accident, and could
lead to injuries.
G WARNING
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R
laptops, when switched on
R
mobile phones
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cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the sensor system of the air
bag deactivation system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up even if no child seat with a
transponder for an air bag deactivation
system is installed. The front-passenger air
bag would not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6 SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4 PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position
2.
Children in the vehicle
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Safety
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