Diagnostics Connection; Notes On Changes To The Engine Output; Qualified Specialist Workshop; Vehicle Registration - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐
necting devices to the diagnostics con‐
nection
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 affected.
Only connect the vehicle diagnostics
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connection to devices which have been
tested with regard to their use and are
considered safe.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
Always install the floor mats securely
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and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
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place floor mats on top of one another.
* NOTE Battery discharging from using
devices connected to the diagnostics
connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
drains the battery.
Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the bat‐
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tery, e.g. by driving a considerable dis‐
tance.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connec‐
tion can lead to emissions monitoring information
being reset, for example. This may lead to the
vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the
next emissions inspection during the main
inspection.

Notes on changes to the engine output

Output increases can:
change the emission values.
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lead to malfunctions.
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result in consequential damage.
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The operating safety of the engine is not guaran‐
teed in all situations.
Any tampering with the engine management in
order to increase the engine output will lead to
the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and
other warranty entitlements.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any
alterations to the vehicle's engine output. This
may constitute a punishable offense under
national legislation.

Qualified specialist workshop

A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly
carry out any necessary work on your vehicle.
This particularly applies to safety-relevant works.
Always have the following work on the vehicle
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:
safety-relevant works
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and con‐
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versions
work on electronic components
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this pur‐
pose.

Vehicle registration

Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centers to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi‐
cles. 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 Mercedes-Benz has your registration
data.
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