Cargo Compartment Floor - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

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These parts have been specially tested to
establish their safety, reliability and suitabil-
ity.
Further information can be obtained at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator trim for winter
driving, is not permitted. Do not cover up the
radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect pro-
tection covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic sys-
tem may be affected. Some of these values
are legally prescribed and must always be
correct.
Information on the cargo compartment
floor
! The wooden or plastic cargo area floor fit-
ted at the factory is an integral component
of the vehicle structure. The vehicle body
could be damaged if you have the load area
floor removed. This then affects the secur-
ing of loads and the maximum loading
capacity of the lashing points is no longer
guaranteed.
Therefore, do not have the load area floor
removed.
Sprinter body/equipment mounting
directives
G WARNING
The function of systems or components can
be affected by conversions or modifications
to the vehicle. They might not function prop-
erly any more and/or jeopardize the opera-
tional safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Conversions or modifications should always
be carried out at qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you intend to make modifications to your
vehicle, we strongly recommend that you
contact the distributor named on the inside
of the front cover. There you will receive all
the necessary information and a charge may
be levied.
You alone accept the responsibility if body
manufacturers or dealers make modifications
that affect the final certification of the engine,
the vehicle or the equipment. This also
applies to the identification and documenta-
tion of modifications to the affected vehicle
components.
You are responsible for certification and con-
firmation that:
all the applicable standards and regulations
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that are affected by the vehicle modifica-
tion are met
the modified vehicle fulfills the vehicle
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safety standards and emissions laws and
regulations
the modifications or installation of acces-
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sories does not affect the safety of the
vehicle
We are not responsible for the final certifica-
tion, product liability or warranty claims
which result from the modifications. This
applies to:
the modified components, assemblies or
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systems
any resulting noncompliance with any of
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the emissions laws and regulations or the
motor vehicle safety standards
any consequences arising from the
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changes that make the vehicle less safe or
even render it defective
We do not assume responsibility as the final-
stage manufacturer or for the consequential
product liability.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Sprinter Dealer immedi-