Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 17

The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications, installations and conver-
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sions
work on electronic components
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
if your vehicle was not purchased at an
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authorised specialist dealer.
if your vehicle has not yet been examined
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at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership.
Correct use
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
the safety notes in this manual
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the technical data in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
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motor vehicles
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Implied warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components which are critical for vehicle
operation are equipped with fault data mem-
ories as standard. There are also data storage
devices which record the technical reactions
of vehicle components to certain driving sit-
uations (e.g. airbag deployment).
This data is used exclusively to:
assist in the rectification of faults and
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defects
help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
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vehicle functions
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