Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts - Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI/BlueTEC Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction
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from approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval from certified inspection agencies
or official approvals cannot rule out risks to
your safety.
Observe the information on genuine Mercedes-
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Benz parts ( page 34).
The Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting
directives can be found on the Internet at
https://bb-portal.mercedes-benz.com.
There you can also find information on pin
assignment and fuse replacement.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Notes on the engine radiator
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator trim for winter driv-
ing or as protection against insects, are not per-
mitted. Do not cover the radiator. Do not use
thermal mats, insect protection covers or any-
thing similar.
Doing so can cause the diagnostics system to
display inaccurate values. In some countries,
the recording of engine diagnostics data is a
legal requirement, and must always be verifiable
and accurate.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
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control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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dashboard
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instrument cluster
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centre console
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Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
If you use parts, tyres, wheels or safety-relevant
equipment which has not been approved by
Mercedes-Benz, the operational safety of the
vehicle may be jeopardised. Safety-relevant sys-
tems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts
of an equivalent quality standard. Only use
tyres, wheels and accessory parts that are
approved for your type of vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion
parts and accessories that have been approved
for your vehicle are tested by Mercedes-Benz
for:
reliability
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safety
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suitability
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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 independently or officially
approved.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if they
comply with legal requirements. This also
applies to some other countries. 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 if:
it results in a change to the vehicle type from
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that for which the vehicle's general operating
permit was granted
they pose a possible risk for road users
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they adversely affect the emission or noise
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levels
Always specify the vehicle identification number
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(VIN) ( page 379) and engine number when
ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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( page 379).