Technical Data 425; Notes On Technical Data; On-Board Electronics - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

Notes on technical data

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
The technical data was determined in accord‐
ance with EU Directives. The data stated only
applies to vehicles with standard equipment. You
can obtain further information from a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Only for certain countries: you can find vehi‐
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC documents
(CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These papers
are included with the vehicle.

On-board electronics

Notes on tampering with the engine elec‐
tronics
* NOTE Premature wear through improper
maintenance
Improper maintenance may cause vehicle
components to wear more quickly and the
vehicle's operating permit may be invalida‐
ted.
Always have work on the engine elec‐
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tronics and related components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Two-way radios
Notes on fitting two-way radios
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
improper work on two-way radios
If two-way radios are manipulated or retrofit‐
ted incorrectly, the electromagnetic radiation
from the two-way radios can interfere with

Technical data 425

the vehicle electronics and jeopardise the
operating safety of the vehicle.
You should have all work on electrical
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and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident from incor‐
rect operation of two-way radios
If you use two-way radios in the vehicle
improperly, their electromagnetic radiation
can disrupt the vehicle's electronics. This is
true in the following situations, in particular:
The two-way radio is not connected to an
R
exterior aerial.
The exterior aerial is fitted incorrectly or
R
is not a low-reflection aerial.
This could jeopardise the operating safety of
the vehicle.
Have the low-reflection exterior aerial
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fitted at a qualified specialist workshop.