Problems with the occupant classification system
| Problem | Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions |
The
indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated.The person on the front-passenger seat: • has the weight of a typical adult • has been determined by the system not to be a child. |
The OCS is malfunctioning. Have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. |
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,
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
Solutions |
The indicator lamp does
not illuminate and/or does not remain illuminated.The front-passenger seat is: • unoccupied • occupied with a weight up to or less than a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint system |
The OCS is malfunctioning. Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child
seat. Check the installation of the child restraint system. Make sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the
seat. If the indicator lamp
does not illuminate, have the OCS checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the
frontpassenger
seat as long as the OCS is not functioning. Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. |
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 frontpassenger
seat, do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the system has
been
repaired.
See also:
Raising the vehicle
WARNING
When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack
which has been specifically approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up
the vehicle a ...
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Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle
raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
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Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. ...

Solutions