Diagnostics Connection; Changing The Engine Power Output - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction
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Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can result in emissions monitor-
ing information being reset, for example. As a
result, it is possible that the vehicle will not
fulfill the requirements of the next emissions
inspection in the main inspection.

Changing the engine power output

! Increases in engine power can:
change the emission values
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cause malfunctions
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cause consequential damage
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The operating reliability of the engine is not
guaranteed in all cases.
Any tampering with the engine management
system in order to increase the engine power
output will lead to the loss of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and other warranty entitle-
ments.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the purchaser
about the changes to the engine power out-
put of the vehicle. If you do not inform the
buyer, this may constitute a punishable
offense under national legislation.
Qualified specialist workshops
An authorized Sprinter Dealer is a qualified
specialist workshop.
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on the vehicle.
This is especially the case for work relevant to
safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance
or Service Booklet.
The following work should always be carried
out at 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 as well as installations and
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alterations
work on electronic components
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For this reason, we recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
! Only have work carried out on the engine
electronics and its associated parts, such
as control units, sensors, actuating com-
ponents and connector leads, at a qualified
specialist workshop. Vehicle components
may otherwise wear more quickly and the
vehicle's operating permit may be invalida-
ted.
Problems with your vehicle
If you experience problems with your vehicle,
particularly problems which could jeopardize
vehicle safety, consult an authorized Sprinter
dealer to have the problems diagnosed and
rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your
satisfaction, consult an authorized Sprinter
dealer again or write to one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive