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:
Sport Utility Vehicle
WARNING
This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This ...
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary.
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe driver's door is closed or if your seat belt is fastened.
Rthe electric parking brake is released.
...
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display f ...

Solutions