Operating Safety - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

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 a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Changing the engine power output
! Increased power could:
change emission levels
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cause malfunctions
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lead to consequential damage
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The operating safety of the engine cannot be
guaranteed in all situations.
Any tampering with the engine management
system in order to increase the engine power
output will lead to the loss of warranty entitle-
ments.
If the vehicle's engine power output is
increased:
tyres, suspension, braking and engine cooling
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systems must be adapted to the increased
engine power output
have the vehicle recertified
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report changes in power output to the vehicle
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insurers
This will otherwise lead to the invalidation of the
vehicle's general operating permit and its insur-
ance cover.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any
alterations to the vehicle's engine power output.
If you do not inform the buyer, this may consti-
tute a punishable offence under national legis-
lation.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica-
tions 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 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 as well as installations and
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alterations
work on electronic components
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Only have work carried out on the engine
electronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors, actuating components
and connector leads, at a qualified specialist
workshop. Vehicle components may other-
wise wear more quickly and the vehicle's
operating permit may be invalidated.
Registering your vehicle
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. This is always the case if 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 registra-
tion data.
Your registration data is not stored if:
you did not purchase your vehicle at an
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authorised specialist dealer
your vehicle has not been inspected at a
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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 of address or vehicle ownership.
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