Diagnostics Connection - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

is not visible from the outside. Components
that have been damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or no longer be able to assimilate
the loads occurring in the event of an acci-
dent. If the underbody paneling is damaged,
flammable material, such as leaves, grass or
twigs, could collect between the underbody
and underbody paneling. These materials
could ignite if they remain in contact with hot
components of the exhaust system for an
extended period. Have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If you become aware when
continuing the journey that driving safety has
been effected, stop as soon as possible in
accordance with the traffic conditions. In
such cases, consult a qualified specialist
workshop. Adapt your driving style to the off-
road driving conditions. Drive carefully. Have
any vehicle damage rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Declaration of conformity
Radio-based vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference. 2. This device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance 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 harmful interference, and 2)
these devices must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device".
Digital speedometer and odometer
Do not modify the vehicle's electronically
stored odometer by tampering with the elec-
tronics.
If you sell your vehicle, inform the buyer about
any changes to the total distance reading, for
example after replacing the speedometer.
Failure to do so may constitute a punishable
offense under national legislation.
Changing the engine power output
! Increases in engine power can:
change the emission values
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cause malfunctions
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cause consequential damage
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The operating reliability of the engine is not
guaranteed in all cases.
Any tampering with the engine management
system in order to increase the engine power
output will lead to the loss of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and other warranty entitle-
ments.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the purchaser
about the changes to the engine power out-
put of the vehicle. If you do not inform the
buyer, this may constitute a punishable
offense under national legislation.
Diagnostics connections
All diagnostics connections are only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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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.
Introduction
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