Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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* NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
ciency of the restraint systems from
installing accessories or from repairs or
welding
Airbags, Emergency Tensioning Devices, as
well as control units and sensors for the
restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐
lowing areas of your vehicle:
R
Doors
R
Door pillars
R
Door sills
R
Seats
R
Cockpit
R
Instrument cluster
R
Center console
#
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas.
#
Do not carry out repairs or welding.
#
Have accessories retrofitted at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your
vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well
as accessories relevant to safety which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could
lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems,
e.g. the brake system. Only use Mercedes-Benz
GenuineParts or parts of equal quality. Only use
tires, wheels and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐
cially developed, manufactured or selected for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz
GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz
models.
All Mercedes-Benz service centers maintain a
supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts for nec‐
essary service and repair work. In addition, stra‐
tegically located parts-delivery centers provide
for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐
Parts (
→
page 342).
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and
all standard and optional equipment available for
your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐
ual going to press. Country-specific differences
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This is also
the case for systems and functions relevant to
safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle
may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz service center.
The Operator's Manual and maintenance booklet
are important documents and should be kept in
the vehicle.
20 General notes