If the charge level is low, charge the bat-
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tery, e.g. by driving a considerable dis-
tance.
Please also note the information about the 12 V
battery and short-distance trips in the "Driving
and Parking" chapter (
page 156).
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Connecting and using another device with the
diagnostics connection can have the following
effects:
Malfunctions in the vehicle system
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Permanent damage to vehicle components
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Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions
for this matter.
Moreover, connecting equipment to the diagnos-
tics connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This may
lead to the vehicle failing to meet the require-
ments of the next emissions inspection during the
main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly
carry out the work required on your vehicle. This
particularly applies to safety-relevant work.
General notes
For the following, always have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Service
Center:
Safety-relevant work
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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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Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
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work on the high-voltage component of the 48
V on-board electrical system
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
Service Center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
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