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So, do they also provide downloads of source code and the modifications?


I don't think they provide downloads, but the document includes an offer to obtain the source:

Components of the software used in the vehicle may be free and open source software licensed under the terms of license of the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPLv2), GNU Lesser General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPLv2.1) or GNU Library General Public License, Version 2 (LGPLv2). Upon request, we will supply the source code of the components licensed under the GPLv2, LGPL v2.1 and LGPLv2 on a data-medium (please specify the designation of your vehicle). Please direct your request to the following address within three years after vehicle delivery:

Daimler AG, HPC: CAC, Customer Service, D-70546 Stuttgart

The copyright holders usually do not provide any warranty and assume no liability whatsoever for the free and open source software components. Note that any modificati- on to the vehicle of any kind can void any warranty claim.


Further ways to contact the Customer Assistance Center (not in the PDF):

phone: 00800 1 777 7777

e-mail: cs.deutschland@cac.mercedes-benz.com




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