Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Owner'S Manual

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* NNOOTE TE Damage to the vehicle due to driv-
ing too fast and due to impacts to the
vehicle underbody or suspension compo-
nents
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
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the vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high kerb or an unpaved road
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the vehicle is driven too fast over an obsta-
cle, e.g. a kerb, speed bump or pothole
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a heavy object strikes the underbody or
suspension components
In situations such as these, damage to the
body, underbody, suspension components,
wheels or tyres may not be visible. Compo-
nents damaged in this way can unexpectedly
fail or, in the case of an accident, may no lon-
ger absorb the resulting force as intended.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, am-
mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs
can collect between the underbody and the
underbody panelling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot parts
of the exhaust system.
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Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a quali ed specialist
workshop.
or
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If driving safety is impaired while con-
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately, while paying
attention to road and tra c conditions,
and contact a quali ed specialist work-
shop.
Plug-in h Plug-in hybr ybrid id
Hybrid vehicles have a combustion engine and an
electric motor. The energy supply for operating
the vehicle electrically is provided by the high-
voltage on-board electrical system.
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DDAN ANGER GER Risk of death and re due to
modi ed and/or damaged components of
the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-
tem
The vehicle's high-voltage on-board electrical
system is under high voltage. If you modify
component parts in the vehicle's high-voltage
on-board electrical system or touch damaged
component parts, you may be electrocuted. In
addition, modi ed and/or damaged compo-
nents may cause a re.
In the event of an accident or impact to the
vehicle underbody, components of the high-
voltage electrical system may be damaged
although the damage is not visible.
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Never make any modi cations to the
high-voltage on-board electrical system.
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Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its
high-voltage on-board electrical system
components have been modi ed or dam-
aged.
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