22 General notes
Mercedes-Benz tests original parts and conver‐
sion parts and accessories that have been spe‐
cifically approved for your vehicle model for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing centre.
Certain parts are only officially approved for
installation or modification if they comply with
legal requirements. All Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐
Parts meet the approval requirements. The use
of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehi‐
cle's general operating permit.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
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door pillars
door sills
seats
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage caused by not using recycled
reconditioned components
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cockpit
instrument cluster
centre console
lateral roof frame
Mercedes‑Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐
tioned components and parts with the same
quality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the implied warranty is valid as for new
parts.
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Do not install accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas.
Do not carry out repairs or welding.
Have accessories retrofitted at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
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Recycled reconditioned components
and parts from Mercedes‑Benz AG.
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NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
ciency of the restraint systems from
installing accessory parts or from repairs
or welding
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You could jeopardise the operating safety of your
vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as well
as accessories relevant to safety which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐
vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐
function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle model.
This is the case in the following situations:
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the vehicle type is different from that for
which the vehicle's general operating permit
was granted.
Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for the restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
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other road users could be endangered.
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the exhaust gas or noise level gets worse.
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doors
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