Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Problems with the occupant classification system
WARNING
If the 
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, do not
allow any occupant to use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
WARNING
If the indicator lamp does not
illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on
the front-passenger
seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has
been repaired.
System self-test
The indicator lamp illuminates
when you:
- turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
- on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button once or twice
If an adult o ...
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant
protection)
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESA ...
See also:
Steering in Emergencies
• There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
• Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
...
Children
If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly ...
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
Cruise control activated:
The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated:
One ...
