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the brake system, may malfunction. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal
quality. Use only tyres, wheels and accessory parts
that are approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz tests original parts, conversion
parts and accessory parts that have been
approved for your vehicle model for reliability,
safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market
research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other
parts. Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles,
even if they have been approved officially or inde-
pendently by a testing centre.
Certain parts are only officially approved for instal-
lation or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz Genu-
ineParts meet the registration requirements. The
use of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehi-
cle's general operating permit.
This is the case in the following situations:
the vehicle type changes from that stated in
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the general operating permit.
other road users could be endangered.
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the noise level increases.
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Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
(
page 248).
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Information about attachments, add-on equip-
ment, installations and conversions
Notes on body/equipment mounting directives
For safety reasons, have add-on equipment pro-
duced and fitted in accordance with the valid
Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting direc-
tives. These body/equipment mounting directives
ensure that the chassis and add-on equipment
form one unit and that the greatest possible level
of operational and driving safety is achieved.
Both vehicle manufacturers and body manufactur-
ers must always ensure that the products they
manufacture come into circulation only in a safe
state and do not pose any risks to people. Other-
wise, there may be consequences under civil, crim-
inal or public law. All manufacturers are responsi-
ble for the products that they have manufactured.
Manufacturers of attachments, add-on equipment,
installations and conversions must guarantee com-
pliance with Directive 2001/95/EC on general
product safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following proce-
dure for safety reasons:
Do not make any other changes to the vehicle.
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Obtain approval from Mercedes-Benz in the
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event of deviations from the approved body/
equipment mounting directives.
Acceptance tests performed by public test bodies
or official approvals do not rule out safety risks.
Comply with the information about Mercedes-Benz
genuine parts (
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You will find the Mercedes-Benz body/equipment
mounting directives online at the https://bb-
portal.mercedes-benz.com/en/GLOBAL
You will also find information about the PIN assign-
ment and changing the fuse there.
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You can obtain further information at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury in
the event of improper conversions or
changes to the vehicle
Conversions or changes to the vehicle can pre-
vent systems or components from functioning
properly and/or jeopardise the vehicle's
operational safety.
Always have conversions or changes to
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the vehicle carried out at a qualified
workshop.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly minor changes to the vehicle, such
as attaching a radiator grille in winter, are not per-
mitted. Do not cover the radiator. Do not use any
thermal mats, insect protection covers etc.
Otherwise, the values of the vehicle's diagnostic
system will be distorted. In some countries, the
recording of engine diagnostics data is prescribed
by law and must be verifiable and correct at all
times.
Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions describe all models,
as well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that was available at the time of going to
press. Country-specific differences are possible.
Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all
functions described. This is also the case for sys-
tems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that
in the descriptions and illustrations.
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General notes
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