Qualified Specialist Workshop - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Series 2021 Operator's Manual

32 General notes
* NOTE Battery discharging from using
devices connected to the diagnostics
connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
drains the battery.
Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the
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battery, e.g. by driving a considerable
distance.
Connecting and using another device with the
diagnostics connection can have the following
effects:
Malfunctions in the vehicle system
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Permanent damage to vehicle components
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Please refer to the warranty terms and condi‐
tions for this matter.
Moreover, connecting equipment to the diagnos‐
tics connection can lead to emissions monitor‐
ing information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions inspection
during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
Always have the following work carried out on
your vehicle at a qualified specialist workshop:
Safety-relevant works
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Service and maintenance work
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Repair work
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Modifications as well as installations and
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conversions
Work on electronic components
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