ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
Seat Occupant Sensor: Description and Operation
Purpose
The front passenger seat occupied recognition sensor disables triggering of the passenger airbag, side airbag and emergency tensioning retractor when
the passenger seat is not occupied thereby eliminating unnecessary triggering of the safety equipment.
The child seat recognition feature disables triggering of the passenger airbag when the child seat is in position to protect the child.