Mercedes-Benz GL-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,
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.
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.
System self-test
The indicator lamp
illuminates when you:
• turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
• Rpress the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button
once or twice
If an adult occupant is proper ...
See also:
4WD shift switch
► Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the
AUTO, 4H or 4L position, depending on
driving conditions.
► With the switch set to the AUTO position,
distribution of torque to the front ...
Essential towing checks
• When calculating the laden weight of the trailer, remember to include
the weight of the trailer, plus the weight of the load.
• If the load can be divided between the vehicle and trailer ...
Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect
to help in a crash even if you cannot ask for it.
Push to connect to an Emergency
Advisor. GPS technology is used to id ...
