Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 25

Operating Instructions
Before the first journey
These instructions, the Maintenance or Ser-
vice Booklet and the additional equipment-
specific instructions are integral parts of the
vehicle. Keep these documents in the vehicle
at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass
on all documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these docu-
ments carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these Operating Instructions. Failure to
observe the instructions may lead to damage
to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by a failure to
observe the instructions is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Limited warranty
! Follow the instructions in this Operator's
Manual about the proper operation of your
vehicle as well as about possible vehicle
damage. Damage to your vehicle that ari-
ses from culpable contravention of these
instructions is not covered by the Limited
Warranty of the distributor named on the
inside of the front cover.
Vehicle equipment
The Operating Instructions describe all mod-
els and standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions
relevant to safety. The equipment in your
vehicle may therefore differ from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
If you have questions about equipment and
operation, consult any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Proper use
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
the safety notes in these operating instruc-
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the technical data in these Operating
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traffic laws and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
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There are various warning stickers affixed to
the vehicle. If you remove warning stickers,
you and others may fail to recognize the dan-
gers. Leave the warning stickers in their orig-
inal position.
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WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out
modifications to electronic components,
their software as well as wiring.
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