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5/ indicator lamp illuminates. If an
adult occupant is properly sitting on the pas-
senger seat and the system classifies the
occupant as an adult, the 5/ indicator
lamp will illuminate and go out after approxi-
mately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
classifies the passenger seat as being empty,
the 5/ indicator lamp will illuminate
and not go out.
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Warning!
If the 5/ indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not functioning.
You must contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center before seating any child on the
passenger seat.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (Y page 305).
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Warning!
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom
of the child seat must make full contact
with the passenger seat cushion. An incor-
rectly mounted child seat could cause inju-
ries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the
child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
Seat belts
Safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. ter-
ritories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts fas-
tened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
For information on infants and children trav-
eling with you in the vehicle and restraint
systems for infants and children, see “Chil-
dren in the vehicle” (Y page 60).
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Warning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passenger is
properly restrained. You and your passen-
ger should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely severity
in an accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. The air bags can
only protect as intended if the occupants
are properly wearing their seat belts.
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Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The seat back-
rest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in a position that is as
upright as possible and the seat belt is
properly positioned on the body.
Safety and security
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