subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion.
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out the work required on your
vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel-
evant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: R
work relevant to safety R
service and maintenance work R
repair work R
alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions R
work on electronic components
Correct use If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle: R
the safety notes in this manual R
technical data for the vehicle R
traffic rules and regulations R
laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti-
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec-Operating safety 31
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Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
! If th e ASSYS T PLU S servic e interval display
has been inadvertentl y reset , this setting can
be correcte d at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Hav e servic e wor k carried out as describe d in
th e Maintenance Booklet . This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damag e to th e
major assemblies or th e vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ize d Mercedes-Ben z Center, will reset th e
ASSYS T PLU S servic e interval display after th e
servic e wor k has been carried out . You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special service requirements The specifie d maintenance interval takes only
th e normal operation of th e vehicl e int o
account. Under arduous operating condition s or
increased load on th e vehicle, maintenance
wor k must be carried out mor e frequently, for
example: R
Regular cit y driving wit h frequen t intermedi-
ate stops R
If th e vehicl e is primarily used to travel short
distances R
Use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces R
if th e engin e is often lef t idlin g for lon g periods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, th e air filter, engin e oil and oil filter
replace d or changed mor e frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, th e tires must be
checke d mor e often . Further information can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
an authorize d Mercedes-Ben z Center.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben z Service network is
also available in other countries . You can obtain
further information from any authorize d
Mercedes-Ben z Center. Care
General notes
! Fo r cleaning your vehicle, do no t use any of
th e following: R
dry, roug h or har d cloth sR
abrasive cleaning agents R
solvents R
cleaning agents containing solvents
Do no t scrub.
Do no t touch th e surfaces or protective film s
wit h har d objects , e.g. a rin g or ice scraper.
You could otherwise scratch or damag e th e
surfaces and protective film .
! Do no t park your vehicl e for a lon g period of
time directly after cleaning , particularly after
cleaning th e whee l rim wit h whee l cleaner.
Whee l cleane r can lead to th e increased cor-
rosion of th e brak e disc s and pads. Therefore,
driv e for a few minute s after cleaning . By
heating up th e brakes, th e brak e disc s and
pads dry. The vehicl e can then be parked for a
lon g period of time.
H Environmental not e
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloth s in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
Regular car e of your vehicl e is a condition for
retaining th e qualit y in th e lon g term .
Use car e products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approve d by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNIN G
Braking efficiency is reduce d after washing
th e vehicle. Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Afte r th e vehicl e has been washed, brak e
carefully while payin g attention to th e traffic
condition s until full braking power is restored .
! When DISTRONI C PLU S or th e HOLD func-
tion is activated, th e vehicl e brakes automat -
ically in certain situations. Care 311
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