Information About Attachments, Add-On Equipment, Installations And Conversions - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual

Have accessory parts retrofitted at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
If you use parts, tyres, wheels or safety-relevant
accessories which have not been approved by
Mercedes-Benz, the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle may be jeopardised. Safety-relevant systems,
e.g. the brake system, may malfunction. Use only
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts 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 responsi‐
bility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been officially
approved or independently approved by a testing
centre.
Certain parts are only officially approved for
installation or modification if they comply with
legal requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet the approval requirements. The use of
non-approved parts may invalidate the vehicle'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 emissions or noise levels are adversely
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affected.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( page 349).
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Information about attachments, add-on
equipment, installations and conversions
For safety reasons, have add-on equipment pro‐
duced and assembled in accordance with the
valid Mercedes-Benz add-on equipment guide‐
lines. These add-on equipment guidelines ensure
that the chassis and add-on equipment form one
unit and that the greatest possible level of opera‐
tional and driving safety is achieved.
Both vehicle manufacturers as well as body man‐
ufacturers must always ensure that the products
manufactured by them come into circulation only
in a safe state and do not pose any risks to peo‐
ple. Otherwise, there may be consequences
under civil, criminal or public law. All manufactur‐
ers are responsible for the products that they
have manufactured. The manufacturer of attach‐
ments, add-on equipment, inserts and conver‐
sions must guarantee compliance with Directive
2001/95/EC on general product safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following for
safety reasons:
Do not make any other changes to the vehi‐
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cle.
Obtain approval from Mercedes-Benz in the
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event of deviations from the approved add-on
equipment guidelines.
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 add-on equip‐
ment guidelines on the internet at https://bb-
portal.mercedes-benz.com/portal/kat_iv.html?
&L. Remember that special access rights are
required in order to access the Mercedes-Benz
body manufacturer portal.
You will also find information about the PIN
assignment and changing the fuse there.
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Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury in
the event of incorrect conversions or
changes to the vehicle
Conversions or changes to the vehicle can
impair the function of systems or compo‐
nents.
As a result, they may no longer function as
intended and/or endanger the operating
safety of the vehicle.
Always have conversions or changes to
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the vehicle made at a qualified work‐
shop.
Even seemingly minor changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator grille in winter, are
not permitted. 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 prescri‐
bed by law and must be verifiable and correct at
all times.
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General notes
page 22).