Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Scenario 1:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds.
The subsequent self check of the safety systems detected no
malfunction. The supplemental restraint system is
operational.
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Scenario 2:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds for
approximately
1second, then it
comes on again
and stays on.
There is a malfunction in the supplementalrestraint systems.
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy
unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.
X
Do not sit on the passenger seat; this applies particularly
to children.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized smart center.
G
WARNING
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go
out again after a few seconds once the engine is running or comes on again, the supplemental
restraint systems are malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2, the SRS
may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an
authorized smart center immediately to have the system checked; A malfunctioning SRS
system may not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury, or
it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an accident and/or
injury to you or to others.
!
If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving, have the system checked at an
authorized smart center immediately.
It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated
unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident.
i
Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the “Safety”
section (Y page 33).
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