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Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐
tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating safety
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WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
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Always have the prescr ibed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualif ied spe‐
cialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to incorrect modifications on electronic
component parts
Modification of electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent par ts. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected.
As a result, these may no longer function
properly and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle.
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Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐
tronic component parts or their soft‐
ware.
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You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data".
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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
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When driving on unpaved roads or off-
road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
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Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
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If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle
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 curb or an unpaved road
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The vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐
hole
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A heavy object strikes the underbody or
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
General notes
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