Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 26

Introduction
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road users until it is very close, or may not
even be heard at all. This is particularly the
case if other road users have not yet seen
your vehicle but are instead relying on hear-
ing. Drive with particular care, allowing for the
possibility that other road users may behave
unpredictably.
The vehicle is equipped with a sound gener-
ator. At low speeds, an electric vehicle makes
less noise than a vehicle with a combustion
engine. The sound generator is activated so
that other road users can hear your vehicle
better. The sound generator is activated at
speeds of under 20 mph (30 km/h) and
switches off automatically at higher speeds.
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. Oper-
ation is subject to the two following two con-
ditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment."
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
G WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If equipment on the diagnostics connec-
tion is used, the starter battery may dis-
charge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Routine checks and maintenance ser-
vice
Bear in mind that you are legally obliged to
carry out daily checks and regular inspections
at your own responsibility. You can find fur-
ther information about the individual inspec-
tion steps in the Maintenance Booklet.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let.