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Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnectionisonly intendedfor
theconnection of diagnostic devices at aquali‐
fied specialistworkshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident duetocon‐
necting devicestothe diagnostics con‐
nection
If youconnectequipment to adiagnostics
connectioninthe vehicle, it mayaffect the
operation of vehicle systems.
As aresult, theoperating safetyofthe vehi‐
cle could be affected.
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Onlyconnect thevehicle diagnostics
connection to devices whichhavebeen
tested withregardtotheir use and are
considered safe.
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WARNING Risk of accident dueto
objectsinthe driver's footwell
Objectsinthe driver's footwell mayimpede
pedal travel or blockadepressed pedal.
This jeopardizes theoperating and road
safetyofthe vehicle.
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Stow all objectsinthe vehicle securely
so that they cannotget intothe driver's
footwell.
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Alwaysinstall thefloor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that thereisalwayssufficient room for
thepedals.
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Do notuse loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on topofone another.
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NOTE Batterydischarging from using
devicesconnected to thediagnostics
connection
Using devices at thediagnostics connection
drains thebattery.
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Checkthe charge levelofthe battery.
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If thecharge levelislow,chargethe
battery, e.g. by driving aconsiderable
distance.
Connecting equipment to thediagnostics con‐
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐
mation being reset, forexample. This maylead
to thevehicle failing to meetthe requirements of
thenextemissions inspection during themain
inspection.
Qualified specialistworkshop
Plug-in hybrid: observe thenotes in theSupple‐
ment.Otherwise, youmay fail to recognize dan‐
gers.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aquali‐
fied specialistworkshop. It has thenecessary
special skills, tools and qualificationstocor‐
rectly carry out theworkrequired on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
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