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Environmental protection

R change gear in good time and use each gear

only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

General notes

R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

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H Environmental note

R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-

hensive environmental protection.

Returning an end-of-life vehicle

Our objectives are to use the natural resour-

ces which form the basis of our existence on

EU countries only:

this planet sparingly and in a manner which

Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life

takes the requirements of both nature and

vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in

humanity into consideration.

accordance with the European Union (EU) End-

Of-Life Vehicles Directive.

You too can help to protect the environment

A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-

by operating your vehicle in an environmen-

mantlers has been established for you to return

tally-responsible manner.

your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,

points free of charge. This makes an important

transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on

contribution to closing the recycling circle and

conserving resources.

the following factors:

For further information about the recycling and

R operating conditions of your vehicle

disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-

R your personal driving style

back conditions, please visit the national

Mercedes-Benz website for your country.

You can influence both factors. Therefore,

please bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel

consumption.

H Environmental note

R observe the correct tyre pressure.

Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned

R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the

assemblies and parts which are of the same

vehicle.

quality as new parts. For these, the same war-

R remove the roof rack once you no longer

ranty applies as for new parts.

need it.

! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as

R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute

control units and sensors for these restraint

to environmental protection. You should

systems, may be installed in the following

therefore adhere to the service intervals.

areas of your vehicle:

R all maintenance work should be carried out

R doors

at a qualified specialist workshop.

R door pillars

Personal driving style:

R door sills

R seats

R do not depress the accelerator pedal when

starting the engine.

R dashboard

R instrument cluster

R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle

R centre console

is stationary.

Do not install accessories such as audio sys-

R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance

tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs

from the vehicle in front.

or welding. You could impair the operating

R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and

efficiency of the restraint systems.

braking.

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Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified

the equipment on your vehicle may differ from

specialist workshop.

that in the descriptions and illustrations.

You could jeopardise the operating safety of

The original purchase contract documentation

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your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as

for your vehicle contains a list of all the systems

well as accessories relevant to safety that have

in your vehicle.

not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This

Should you have any questions concerning

could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant

equipment and operation, please consult a

systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-

The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are

ity. Use only tyres, wheels and accessories that

important documents and should be kept in the

have been specifically approved for your vehi-

vehicle.

cle.

Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conver-

sion parts and accessories that have been spe-

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cifically approved for your vehicle for their reli-

ability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing

Important safety notes

market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to

assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore

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accepts no responsibility for the use of such

If you do not have the prescribed service/

parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they

maintenance work or necessary repairs car-

have been officially approved or independently

approved by a testing centre.

ried out, this could result in malfunctions or

In Germany, certain parts are officially approved

system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

for installation or modification only if they com-

Always have the prescribed service/mainte-

ply with legal requirements. This also applies to

nance work as well as necessary repairs car-

some other countries. All genuine Mercedes-

ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Benz parts meet the approval requirements. The

use of non-approved parts may invalidate the

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vehicle's general operating permit.

This is the case:

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact with

R if they cause a change of the vehicle type from

that for which the vehicle's general operating

hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk

permit was granted

of fire.

R if other road users could be endangered

When driving off road or on unpaved roads,

R if the emission or noise levels are adversely

check the vehicle's underside regularly. In

affected

particular, remove parts of plants or other

Always specify the vehicle identification number

flammable materials which have become

(VIN) ( Y page 386) when ordering genuine

trapped. In the case of damage, contact a

Mercedes-Benz parts.

qualified specialist workshop.

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Owner's Manual

Modifications to electronic components, their

Vehicle equipment

software as well as wiring could affect their

function and/or the operation of other net-

i This Owner's Manual describes all models

worked components. This could in particular

and all standard and optional equipment

available for your vehicle at the time of pub-

also be the case for systems relevant to

lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-

safety. They might not function properly any-

cific differences are possible. Note that your

more and/or jeopardise the operational

vehicle may not be fitted with all features

safety of the vehicle. There is an increased

described. This is also the case for systems

risk of an accident and injury.

and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,

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conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can

Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as

obtain further information at any qualified spe-

electronic components or their software.

cialist workshop.

Always have work on electrical and electronic

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components carried out at a qualified special-

Electromagnetic compatibility

ist workshop.

The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle

If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-

components has been checked and certified

tronics, the general operating permit is ren-

according to the currently valid version of Reg-

dered invalid.

ulation ECE-R 10.

! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

Jack

R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high

kerb or an unpaved road

Copy and translation of the original declaration

of conformity:

R you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g.

a kerb, slowing thresholds or a pothole in

EC declaration of conformity

the road

1. The signatory, as a representative

R a heavy object strikes the underbody or

Manufacturer:

parts of the chassis

BRANO a.s.

In situations like this, the body, underbody,

74741 Hradec nad Moravicí, Opav-

chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be dam-

ská 1000,

aged without the damage being visible. Com-

Czech Republic

ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-

edly fail or, in the case of an accident, no lon-

ID no.: 64-387-5933

ger withstand the strain they are designed to

VAT ID no.: CZ64-387-5933

withstand.

declares, as our sole responsibility, that the

If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-

product:

bustible materials such as leaves, grass or

2. Description:

twigs can gather between the underbody and

a) Jack

the underbody panelling. If these materials

Model, number:

come into contact with hot parts of the

exhaust system, they can catch fire.

A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18

In such situations, have the vehicle checked

B) A 240 580 00 18

and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-

C) A 639 580 02 18

cialist workshop. If, on continuing your jour-

Year of manufacture: 2015

ney, you notice that driving safety is impaired,

Fulfils all relevant conditions

stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-

tion to road and traffic conditions. In such

Directive no. 2006/42/EC

cases, consult a qualified specialist work-

b) Description and purpose of use:

shop.

The jack is intended only for raising the

specified vehicle according to the operating

instructions affixed to the jack.

Declarations of conformity

3. Reference data of the harmonised stand-

ards or specifications

Wireless vehicle components

A) ISO 4063, EN ISO 14341-A, DBL

7382.20, MBN 10435, AS 2693

The following information applies to all compo-

nents of the vehicle and the information sys-

B) ISO 4063, ISO 14341-A, DBL 7392.10,

tems and communication devices integrated in

MBN 10435

the vehicle that receive and/or transmit radio

C) DBL 7392.10, DBL 8230.10

waves.

Technical documentation for the product is

The components of this vehicle that receive

held by the manufacturer. Authorised rep-

and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with

resentative for the compilation of the tech-

the basic requirements and all other relevant

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nical documentation: director of the tech-

City

nical department at Brano a.s.

5. 05.05.2015

4. Hradec nad Moravicí

Date

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Signed by:

Director of Quality

TIREFIT kit

Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity:

EC declaration of conformity

in accordance with EC Directive

2006/42/EC on machinery, Annex II B

The equipment/machinery

Make:

Integrated kit

Type/model:

10-300-0015

Serial numbers:

Year of manufacture:

was developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with EC Directives

2006/42/EC on machinery and 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

as sole responsibility of

active Tools Europe GmbH

Otto-Hahn-Str. 72

32108 Bad Salzuflen

Germany

The following harmonised standards were applied:

Designation

Title

Edition

IEC 61000-1

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), interference immunity 2005

IEC 61000-2

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), interference emission

2005

EN ISO 12100-1

Safety of machinery

2009

DIN EN 1012-1

Compressors and vacuum pumps – Safety requirements –

2010

Part 1: Compressors

DIN EN 894-1

Safety of machinery – Ergonomic requirements for the design 2008

of displays and control actuators – Part 1: General principles

DIN EN 894-2

Safety of machinery – Ergonomic requirements for the design 2008

of displays and control actuators – Part 2: Displays

DIN EN 55014-1

Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household 2011

appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 1:

Emission

DIN EN 55014-2

Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household 2008

appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 2:

Immunity

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The applicable safety and health protection requirements for the design and construction of machi-

nery based on Annex I of the Directive on Machinery are complied with.

Complete technical documentation is available

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1 in the original version

The operating instructions for the machinery/machine part are available

1 in the language of the user's country: German

In the event of modifications made to the machinery/equipment after delivery that have not been

cleared with active Tools Europe GmbH, this declaration loses its validity.

Authorised representative(s) for compilation of the technical documentation, CE commissioner(s)

22.06.2015

[Name of signatory]

[Stamp]

Date

Signatory and details of signatory

Signature

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-

Diagnostics connection

nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-

The diagnostics connection is used for connect-

mation being reset, for example. This may lead

ing diagnostic equipment at a qualified special-

to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of

ist workshop.

the next emissions test during the main inspec-

tion.

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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics

connection in the vehicle, it may affect the

Qualified specialist workshop

operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the

A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-

operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-

sary special skills, tools and qualifications to

ted. There is a risk of an accident.

correctly carry out any necessary work on your

Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-

vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-

vant to safety.

nection in the vehicle, which is approved for

Always have the following work carried out at a

your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

qualified specialist workshop:

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R work relevant to safety

R service and maintenance work

Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict

R repair work

the clearance around the pedals or block a

depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-

R modifications, installations and conversions

ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a

R work on electronic components

risk of an accident.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that

they do not get into the driver's footwell.

Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-

Vehicle registration

scribed in order to ensure that there is always

sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use

Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to

carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-

loose floormats and do not place several floor-

cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is

mats on top of one another.

improved as a result of the inspection.

Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehi-

! If the engine is switched off and equipment

cle checks if it has your registration data.

on the diagnostics connection is used, the

starter battery may discharge.

Data stored in the vehicle

It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been

Data stored in the vehicle

registered in your name in the following cases:

Information from electronic control

R if your vehicle was not purchased at an

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authorised specialist dealer

R if your vehicle has not yet been inspected at a

Your vehicle is fitted with electronic control

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

units. Some of them are essential for ensuring

It is advisable to register your vehicle with a

that your vehicle runs safely, while others assist

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

you with driving (driver assistance systems).

Your vehicle also offers a range of comfort and

Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible

entertainment functions, which are also enabled

about any change in address or vehicle owner-

by means of electronic control units.

ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser-

vice Centre, for example.

Electronic control units contain data storage

systems that can temporarily or permanently

save technical information concerning the vehi-

cle's condition, component stress and mainte-

Correct use

nance requirements, as well as technical events

If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-

and faults.

ers could fail to recognise certain dangers.

This information generally documents the con-

Leave warning stickers in position.

dition of a component, a module, a system or the

Observe the following information when driving

surroundings, for example:

your vehicle:

R operating states of system components (e.g.

R the safety notes in this manual

fill levels, battery status, tyre pressure)

R the vehicle technical data

R status messages concerning the vehicle or its

individual components (e.g. wheel rpm/

R traffic rules and regulations

speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration, indi-

R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor

cation of whether seat belts are fastened)

vehicles

R malfunctions and defects in important system

components (e.g. lights, brakes)

R information on events leading to vehicle dam-

Implied warranty

age

! Observe the notes in this Owner's Manual

R system responses in special driving situations

regarding the correct operation of your vehi-

(e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of sta-

cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-

bility control systems)

age to the vehicle which is caused by violation

R ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain

of these notes is not covered by the

sensor)

Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new

In addition to performing the actual control unit

or used-vehicle warranty.

function, this data is used by manufacturers to

detect and rectify faults and to optimise vehicle

functions. Most of this data is stored in volatile

QR code for rescue card

memory and processed only in the vehicle itself.

Only a small part of the data is stored in event or

The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and

fault memories.

on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event

When you use services, the technical data from

of an accident, rescue services can use the QR

the vehicle can be read out by service network

code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card

employees or third parties. Services can include

for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-

repair services, maintenance processes, war-

tains, in a compact form, the most important

ranty cases and quality assurance measures.

information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing

The data is read out via the legally prescribed

of the electric cables.

diagnostics connection in the vehicle. The rele-

You can find more information at

vant offices in the service network or third par-

ties collect, process and use the data. This data

documents the vehicle's technical states, is

Data stored in the vehicle

used to help in finding faults and improving qual-

access to vehicle data. The type of further data

ity and is sent to the manufacturer where nec-

processing is determined by the provider of the

essary. In addition, the manufacturer is subject

app used. f Whether you can apply settings for

to product liability. The manufacturer needs

this purpose, and if so, which ones, depends on

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technical data from vehicles for this purpose.

the app and your smartphone's operating sys-

tem.

Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a

service outlet during repair or service work.

You can incorporate data into the vehicle's com-

Service provider

fort and infotainment functions yourself as part

of the selected equipment.

Wireless network connection

These include, for example:

If your vehicle has a wireless network connec-

R multimedia data such as music, films or pho-

tion, data can be exchanged between your vehi-

tos for playback in an integrated multimedia

cle and other systems. The wireless network

system

connection is made possible by the vehicle's

R address book data for use in conjunction with

own transmitter and receiver or by mobile end

an integrated hands-free system or an inte-

devices that you have brought into the vehicle

grated navigation system

(e.g. smartphones). This wireless network con-

R navigation destinations that have been

nection enables online functions to be used.

entered

These include online services and applications/

R data about using internet services

apps provided by the manufacturer or other pro-

This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or is

viders.

located on a device that you have connected to

the vehicle. If this data is saved in the vehicle,

Manufacturer's own services

you can delete it at any time. This data is sent to

third parties only at your request, particularly

In the case of the manufacturer's online serv-

when you use online services in accordance with

ices, the manufacturer describes the functions

the settings that you have selected.

in a suitable place and the associated informa-

tion subject to data protection legislation. Per-

You can save and change comfort settings/

sonal data can be used in the provision of online

customisations in the vehicle at any time.

services. The data exchange for this takes place

Depending on the piece of equipment in ques-

via a secure connection, e.g. with the manufac-

tion, these can include:

turer's IT systems intended for the purpose. Col-

R settings for the seat and steering wheel posi-

lecting, processing and using personal data

tions

beyond the provision of services are permitted

R suspension and climate control settings

only on the basis of a statutory permit or decla-

ration of consent.

R customisations such as interior lighting

You can usually activate and deactivate the serv-

If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you

ices and functions (some of which are subject to

can connect your smartphone or another mobile

charge). In many cases, this also applies to the

end device to the vehicle. You can control this by

vehicle's entire data connection. There are

means of the control elements integrated in the

exceptions to this; in particular, legally required

vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound

functions and services such as the "eCall" traffic

can be output via the multimedia system. Spe-

emergency call system.

cific items of information are also sent to your

smartphone.

Services from third parties

Depending on the type of integration, this can

include:

If it is possible to use online services from other

R general vehicle information

providers, these services are the responsibility

R position data

of the provider in question and subject to that

provider's data protection conditions and terms

This allows the use of selected smartphone

of use. The manufacturer has no influence over

apps, such as navigation or music player apps.

the content exchanged here.

There is no additional interaction between the

smartphone and the vehicle, particularly active

For this reason, please ask the service provider

for information about the type, extent and pur-

pose of the collection and use of personal data

when services are provided by third parties.

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General information

Information on licences for free and open-

source software used in your vehicle can be

found on the data carrier in your vehicle docu-

ment wallet and with updates on the following

website:

opensource

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