Mercedes-Benz 2005 G-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
The 7 indicator lamp located in the
center console will be illuminated, except
with the SmartKey removed or in the start-
er switch position 0.
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special
child seat installed
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2, the
7 indicator lamp located in the center
console comes on for approximately
six seconds and then goes out.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or
is continuously lit, the system is not func-
tioning. You must see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before
seating any child on the front passenger
seat.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
section (
page 295).
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The system does not deactivate the
emergency tensioning device.
Warning! G
The BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation sys-
tem will ONLY work with a special child seat
designed to operate with it. It will not work
with child seats which are not BabySmart
TM
compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the deactivation sys-
tem. The bottom of the child seat must
make full contact with the passenger seat
cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat
could cause injuries to the child in case of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
When using a BabySmart
TM
compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy only
if the 7 indicator lamp remains
illuminated.
Warning! G
Make sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat.
Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the
light remains out, do not use the
BabySmart
TM
restraint to transport children
on the front passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.
Warning! G
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones and like electronic devices on the
front passenger seat. Signals from such de-
vices may interfere with the BabySmart
TM
system. Such signal interference may cause
the 7 indicator lamp not to come on dur-
ing self-test or be continuously lit, indicating
that the system is not functioning.