Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 33

longer withstand the strain they are designed
for.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flamma-
ble material, such as leaves, grass or twigs,
could collect between the underbody and
underbody paneling. If these materials come in
contact with hot parts of the exhaust system
for an extended period, they can catch fire.
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system. There
is a risk of fire.
When driving on an unpaved road or off-
road, check the vehicle underside regularly.
In particular, remove trapped plant parts or
other flammable material. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately if dam-
age is detected.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop. If, on
continuing your journey, you notice that driv-
ing safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. In such cases, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment".
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device".
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for con-
necting diagnostic equipment at a qualified
specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
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. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, which is approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G
WARNING
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
around the pedals when floormats are used,
and that the floormats are properly secured.
The floormats must be correctly secured at
all times using the securing knob and retain-
ers.
Before you drive off, check the floormats
and secure them if necessary. A floormat
which is not properly secured can slip and
thereby interfere with the movement of the
pedals.
Do not place floormats on top of one
another.
! Draining the battery through using devices
on the diagnostics connection.
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
places a load on the battery.
Check the battery charge status.
R
Charge the battery if the charge status is
R
low.
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