Technical data
Vehicle electronics
Vehicle electronics
Retrofitting electrical and electronic
R they do not have an exterior aerial
equipment
R the exterior aerial is not a low-reflection
Tampering with the engine electron-
aerial
Electrical and electronic equipment can jeop-
ics
ardise the operating safety of your vehicle. If
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
G Risk of accident
equipment of this kind is retrofitted, it must
rectly
be type-approved and bear the e mark. The
Only have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
e mark may be obtained from the equipment
G Risk of injury
qualified specialist workshop which has the
manufacturer or an authorised testing centre.
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
also cause damage to your health and the
! Damage or consequential damage arising
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
health of others. Using an exterior aerial
from fitting equipment not approved by
Benz recommends that you use a
takes into account current scientific dis-
Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
cussions relating to the possible health haz-
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
ards that may result from electromagnetic
If you wish to install two-way radios in the
or on safety-related systems must be car-
fields.
vehicle, you must obtain formal approval.
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
For this reason, only have the exterior aerial
Mercedes-Benz approves the installation of
The vehicle's roadworthiness could other-
fitted at a qualified specialist workshop
two-way radios if such equipment is installed
wise be affected.
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
professionally and a low-reflection exterior
edge and tools to carry out the work
aerial is used.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
The transmission output of the two-way radio
tronics and its associated parts, such as
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
must not exceed the maximum transmission
control units, sensors and connector leads,
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
outputs listed.
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
G Risk of accident
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
Two-way radios may interfere with the vehi-
cialist workshop.
may wear more quickly and your vehicle's
cle electronics and thereby jeopardise the
warranty and operating permit may be inva-
operational safety of the vehicle and your
i Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
lidated.
own safety if:
an approved exterior aerial. This ensures
optimal reception quality for mobile tele-
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