Information About Attachments, Add-On Equipment, Installations And Conversions; Operating Instructions - Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual

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 GenuineParts or parts of
equal quality. Use only tyres, wheels and acces‐
sory 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 approved offi‐
cially or independently by a testing centre.
Certain parts are only officially approved for
installation or modification if they comply with
legal requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
GenuineParts meet the registration 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 exhaust gas or noise levels are adversely
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affected.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and engine number when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts (
Information about attachments, add-on
equipment, installations and conversions
Notes on body/equipment mounting direc‐
tives
For safety reasons, have add-on equipment pro‐
duced and fitted in accordance with the valid
Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting direc‐
tives. These body/equipment mounting directives
ensure that the chassis and add-on equipment
form one unit and that the greatest possible level
of operational and driving safety is achieved.
Both vehicle manufacturers and body manufac‐
turers must always ensure that the products they
manufacture come into circulation only in a safe
state and do not pose any risks to people. Other‐
wise, there may be consequences under civil,
criminal or public law. All manufacturers are
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responsible for the products that they have man‐
ufactured. Manufacturers of attachments, add-on
equipment, installations and conversions must
guarantee compliance with Directive
2001/95/EC on general product safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following proce‐
dure 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 body/
equipment mounting directives.
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 body/equipment
mounting directives online at the https://bb-
portal.mercedes-benz.com/en/GLOBAL
You will also find information about the PIN
assignment and changing the fuse there.
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You can obtain further information at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury in
the event of improper conversions or
changes to the vehicle
Conversions or changes to the vehicle can
prevent systems or components from func‐
tioning properly and/or jeopardise the vehi‐
cle's operational safety.
Always have conversions or changes to
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the vehicle carried out at a qualified
workshop.
Notes on the radiator
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.

Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions describe all models,
as well as standard and optional equipment of
General notes
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