Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
- How the occupant classification system works
- System self-test
- Problems with the occupant classification system
Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curta ...
How the occupant classification
system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the front - passenger seat by means of a weight
sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for c ...
See also:
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes
each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
T ...
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in t ...
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition.
The dome lamps also com ...
