Users Manual Part 1

Table Of Contents
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WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to improper modifications to electronic
components
Modifications to electronic components,
their software or wiring can impair their func‐
tionality and/or the functionality of other
networked components or safety-relevant
systems.
This can endanger the vehicle's operating
safety.
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You must not tamper with wiring, elec‐
tronic components, or their software.
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Always have work on electrical and
electronic devices carried out at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
If you modify the on-board electronics, the gen‐
eral operating permit is rendered invalid.
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 materials can ignite on 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, in particular.
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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 kerb or an unpaved road
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the vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a kerb, 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
tyres could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. These materials
may ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on the exhaust system.
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Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
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If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately in accordance
General notes
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