!
If the
engine is switched off and a device
is connected to a diagnostic connection,
the battery may become discharged.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can result in the resetting of the
emissions monitoring information,
for example. This may lead to the vehicle
failing to meet the requirements of the next
emissions test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified
specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifica-
tions to correctly carry out any necessary
work on your vehicle. This particularly
applies to work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications, installations and conver-
sions
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work on electronic components
Vehicle registration
smart may ask its smart centres to carry out
technical inspections on certain vehicles.
The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
smart
is
only able to notify the vehicle owner
about vehicle inspections if smart has the
vehicle registration data.
In the following cases, it is possible that a
vehicle has not yet been registered in the
owner's name:
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The vehicle was not purchased at an author-
ised specialist dealer.
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The vehicle has not yet been examined at a
smart centre.
smart recommends registering the vehicle in
a smart centre.
Notify smart as soon as possible if there is a
change of address or if ownership of the vehi-
cles changes. This can be done at a smart
centre, for example.
Correct use
If warning
stickers are removed, you may fail
to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning
stickers in place.
The following are important sources of infor-
mation in regard to vehicle use:
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Safety notes in this Owner's Manual
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Notes in this Owner's Manual on correct
vehicle operation and possible vehicle
damage
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Technical data in this Owner's Manual
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Traffic rules and regulations
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Laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Implied warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the
proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
smart implied warranty or by the New or
Used-Vehicle Warranty.
QR codes for rescue card
The QR code is on the fuel filler flap and on
the door pillar (B-pillar), on the opposite
side.
In
the event of an accident, rescue serv-
ices can use the QR code to quickly determine
the corresponding rescue card for a vehicle.
The current rescue card contains the most
important information about the vehicle in
compact form, such as the routing of the elec-
tric cables. Further information: https://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com
Data stored in the vehicle
Many of the vehicle's electronic components
contain data memories. These data memories
store technical information temporarily or
permanently on components, systems or the
environment concerning:
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