Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Руководство по эксплуатации

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We therefore accept no responsibility for the use
of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if
they have been officially approved or independ‐
ently approved by a testing center.
In some other countries, certain parts are only
officially approved for installation or modification
if they comply with legal requirements. All
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts satisfy these
requirements. Make sure that all parts are suita‐
ble for your vehicle.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and the engine number when ordering
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts(
→
page 232).
Information about attachments, add-on
equipment, installations and conversions
For safety reasons, have add-on equipment pro‐
duced and assembled in accordance with the
valid Sprinter add-on equipment guidelines.
These add-on equipment guidelines ensure that
the chassis and add-on equipment form one unit
and that the greatest possible level of operational
and driving safety is achieved.
Both vehicle manufacturers as well as body man‐
ufacturers must always ensure that the products
manufactured by them come into circulation only
in a safe state and do not pose any risks to peo‐
ple. Otherwise, there may be consequences
under civil, criminal or public law. All manufactur‐
ers are responsible for the products that they
have manufactured. The manufacturer of attach‐
ments, add-on equipment, inserts and conver‐
sions must guarantee compliance with Directive
2001/95/EC on general product safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following for
safety reasons:
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Do not make any other changes to the vehi‐
cle.
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Obtain approval from the dealer named on
the inside title page in the event of deviations
from the approved add-on equipment guide‐
lines.
Acceptance tests performed by public test bodies
or official approvals do not rule out safety risks.
Read the information about Mercedes-Benz Gen‐
uine Parts (
→
page 18).
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Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury in
the event of incorrect conversions or
changes to the vehicle
Conversions or changes to the vehicle can
impair the function of systems or compo‐
nents.
As a result, they may no longer function as
intended and/or endanger the operating
safety of the vehicle.
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Always have conversions or changes to
the vehicle made at a qualified work‐
shop.
If you are planning on making changes to your
vehicle, we highly recommend that you contact
the dealer named on the inside title page, who
will give you all the information you need. There
may be a charge for this service.
If add-on equipment manufacturers and dealers
make modifications that affect the final inspec‐
tion of the engine, vehicle or equipment, they
accept sole responsibility for the vehicle. This
also applies to marking and documenting the
vehicle parts affected by the changes they make.
You are responsible for certifying and providing
evidence that the following conditions are met:
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the vehicle complies with all relevant stand‐
ards and regulations that are affected by the
modification.
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the modified vehicle still meets the vehicle
safety standards and emission regulations.
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the modification does not impair the safety of
the vehicle.
We are not responsible for the final inspection,
product liability or warranty claims resulting from
modification. This applies to:
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the modified components or systems
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the resultant violation of emission regulations
or vehicle safety standards
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all consequences resulting from the changed,
less safe or even faulty vehicle
We accept no responsibility as final manufacturer
or for the resultant product liability.
Even seemingly minor changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator grill in winter, are not
permitted. Do not cover the radiator. Do not use
any thermal mats, insect protection covers etc.
Otherwise, the values of the vehicle's diagnostic
system will be distorted. Some of these values
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