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door sills
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seats
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dashboard
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instrument cluster
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centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
The operating safety of the vehicle could be
jeopardised if you use parts, tyres 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 genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, conversion parts and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your type of
vehicle for reliability, safety and suitability.
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-
Benz is unable to assess other parts. Even if an
independent or official approval has been pro-
vided in exceptional cases, Mercedes-Benz
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
In the Federal Republic of Germany, certain
parts are officially approved for installation or
modification only if they comply with legal
requirements. This is also valid in several other
countries. All genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
meet the approval requirements. The use of
unapproved parts may result in the general
operating permit being invalidated.
The general operating permit will be invalidated
in the following cases:
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a change is made to the vehicle type from that
which is in the vehicle's general operating
permit.
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other road users could be endangered.
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the emissions or noise levels are adversely
affected.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) (
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page 221) and engine number when
ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
(
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page 221).
Attachments, bodies, equipment and
conversions
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For safety reasons, have bodies manufac-
tured and fitted in accordance with the appli-
cable Mercedes-Benz body/equipment
mounting directives. These body/equipment
mounting directives ensure that the chassis
and the body form one unit and that maximum
operating and road safety is achieved.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that:
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no other modifications should be made to
the vehicle.
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approval should be obtained from
Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations
from approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval from certified inspection agencies
or official approvals cannot rule out risks to
your safety.
Observe the information on genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (
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page 26).
The Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting
directives can be found on the Internet at
https://bb-portal.mercedes-benz.com.
There you can also find information on PIN
assignment and changing fuses.
For more information, contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator trim for winter driv-
ing, is not permitted. Do not cover up the engine
radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect pro-
tection covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic system
may be affected. In some countries, the record-
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