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Always t t
he oor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always sucient room for the pedals.
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Do not use loose oor mats and do no
t
place oor mats on top of one another.
*
NOTE Batt
ery discharging from using devi-
ces connected to the diagnostics connec-
tion
Using devices at the diagnostics connection
dr
ains the battery.
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Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the bat-
t
ery, e.g. by driving a considerable dis-
tance.
Please also note the information about the 12 V
batt
ery and short-distance trips in the "Driving
and Parking" chapter (/ page 140).
Connecting and using another device with the
diagnos
tics connection can have the following
eects:
R
Malfunctions in the vehicle system
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Permanent damage to vehicle components
Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions
for this matter.
Moreover, connecting equipment to the diagnos-
tics connection can lead t
o emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This may
lead to the vehicle failing to meet the require-
ments of the next emissions inspection during the
main inspection.
Qualied specialis
t workshop
A qualied specialist workshop has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualications to correctly
carry out any necessary work on your vehicle.
This particularly applies to safety-relevant work.
Always have the following work carried out on
your vehicle at a qualied specialist workshop:
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Safety-relevant work
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Service and maintenance work
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Repair work
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Modications as well as installations and con-
versions
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Work on electronic components
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service centre.
General notes
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