ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures.
#
Always have the prescribed service and
maintenance work or any required
repairs carried out in a qualied special-
ist workshop.
&
WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to incorrect modications on electronic
component parts
Modication of electronic components, their
soware or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com-
ponent parts or safety-relevant systems.
This can endanger the operating safety of the
vehicle.
#
Never tamper with the wiring and elec-
tronic component parts or their so-
ware.
#
You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualied specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
"Technical data".
&
WARNING Risk of re caused by amma-
ble material on hot exhaust system com-
ponents
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system.
#
When driving on an unpaved road or o-
road, check the vehicle underside regu-
larly.
#
In particular, remove trapped plant parts
or other ammable material.
#
If there is damage, consult a qualied
specialist workshop immediately.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driv-
ing too fast and due to impacts to the
vehicle underbody or suspension compo-
nents
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
R
The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpaved road
R
The vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot-
hole
R
A heavy object strikes the underbody or
suspension components
In situations such as these, damage to the
body, underbody, suspension components,
wheels or tires may not be visible. Compo-
nents damaged in this way can unexpectedly
fail or, in the case of an accident, may no lon-
ger absorb the resulting force as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, am-
mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs
can collect between the underbody and the
General notes
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