Assistance Center (USA) atthe hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)or Cus‐tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating safety
Plug-inhybrid:observethe notes inthe Supple‐ment. Otherwise,you may notrecognize dan‐gers.
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetomal‐functions or systemfailures
Ifyou do not havethe prescribed service/maintenanceworkor anyrequiredrepairscarried out,this couldresult in malfunctionsor systemfailures.
#Always havethe prescribed service/maintenanceworkaswell anyrequiredrepairs carried out at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk of accident or injuryduetoincorrect modification of electroniccomponents and parts
Modificationtoelectronic components,theirsoftware or wiring could impairtheir functionand/orthe function ofother networked com‐ponent parts. In particular, systemsrelevanttosafety could also be affected.
As aresult,these may no longer functionproperlyand/or jeopardizethe operatingsafety ofthevehicle.
#Nevertamper withthevehicle's wiring,electronic components or software.
#You should haveallworkon electricaland electronic components carried outat aqualified specialistworkshop.
&WARNINGRisk offireduetoflammablematerials on hot parts oftheexhaustsystem
Flammable material such as leaves, grass ortwigs may ignite iftheycome into contactwithhot parts oftheexhaust system.
#When driving on unpavedroads or off-road,regularlycheckthevehicle under‐side.
#Removetrapped plants orotherflam‐mable material.
#Ifthere is damage, consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop immediately.
*NOTEDamagetothevehicle
Inthefollowing situations, in particular,thereis arisk of damagetothevehicle:
RThevehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on ahigh curb or an unpavedroad
RThevehicle is driventoofastover anobstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bumpor pot‐hole
RA heavy objectstrikesthe underbody orchassis components
In situations such asthis,the body,theunderbody,chassis components, wheels ortires could be damaged withoutthe damagebeing visible. Components damaged inthis
22General notes
Restraint system
Protectionbytherestraint system
Therestraint system includesthefollowing com‐ponents:
RSeat belt system
RAirbags
RChildrestraint system
RChild seat securing system
Therestraint system canreducetherisk ofvehi‐cle occupants coming into contact with parts ofthevehicle's interior intheevent of an accident.Therestraint system can alsoreducetheforcestowhichvehicle occupants are subjected intheevent of an accident.
Only a seat belt which isworncorrectly can pro‐videthe intended level of protection. Dependingonthe detected accident situation, EmergencyTensioning Devices and/or airbags supplement acorrectlywornseat belt. EmergencyTensioningDevices and/or airbags are not deployed ineveryaccident.
Fortherestraint systemtoprovide its full protec‐tion, each occupant must observethefollowing:
RFastenthe seat belt correctly.
RBe in an almost upright position withtheirback againstthe seat backrest.
RSit withtheirfeetresting onthefloor, if pos‐sible.
RAlways secure persons under 5ft(1.50 m)tall in an additionalrestraint system suitablefor Mercedes-Benzvehicles.
However,no systemavailabletoday can com‐pletelyeliminate injuries andfatalities ineveryaccident situation. In particular,the seat beltand airbaggenerally do not protect againstobjects penetratingthevehicle fromthe outside.Therisk of an injuryresulting from airbagdeployment also cannot beruled out entirely.
Reducedrestraint system protection
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death frommodificationstotherestraint system
Therestraint system can no longer functioncorrectly after alterations havebeen made.
Therestraint system maythen not protectthevehicle occupants as intendedbyfailingin an accident or triggering unexpectedly,forexample
#Never alterthe parts oftherestraintsystem.
#Nevertamper withthe wiring or anyelectronic component parts ortheirsoftware.
If it is necessarytomodifythevehicletoaccom‐modate a person with disabilities, contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Centerfor details.
USA only:for details, contact our CustomerAssistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1‑800‑367‑6372).
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