2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS brake

Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
$J
òN$ (USA only) or J(Canada only): the ABS and brake warning lamps are
lit while the engine is running.
EBD is unavailable due to amalfunction .ABS ,BAS,h ill start assist and ESP
®as well
as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automati-
cally deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock prematurely if you brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The braking distance
can increase in emergency braking situations.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
$JNThe red $(USA only) or J(Canada only) brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running. An additional warning tone sounds.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
Braking performancec an be impaired.
There is arisk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 132).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the malfunction.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the display messages.
220Indicator and warning lamp sinthe instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
ò!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS has been deactivated due to amalfunction. BAS, hil lstart assist and ESP®as
wel lasi ts driving safety systems ,for example, are therefore als odeactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems coul dbeautomati-
call ydeactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels coul dtherefore lock prematurely if you brake hard ,for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired .The braking distance
can increas einemergency braking situations.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®wil lnot stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisi taq ualified specialist worksho pimmediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is als oapossibility that other systems ,such
as the automatic transmission, wil lberestricted or unavailable.
÷NThe yellow ESP®warning lamp flashes while the vehicleisinm otion.
ESP®or traction control is intervening because there is arisk of skidding or at least
one whee lhas started to spin.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated.
XWhen starting off, do not depress the accelerator pedalm ore than is necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedalwhile driving.
XAdapt yourdriving style to sui tthe weather and road conditions.
XDo not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases ,itmay be best to deactivate ESP®(Ypage64).
÷NThe yellow ESP®warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP®,B AS, hil lstart assist, ESP®trailer stabilization and Crosswind Assist are
unavailable due to amalfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems coul dbeautomati-
call ydeactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase.
If ESP
®is not operational ,ESP®wil lnot stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XObserve the display messages.
XDrive on with care.
XVisi taq ualified specialist worksho pimmediately.
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster221
On-board computer and displays
Z

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
XExit the vehicleand keepasafe distance from the vehicleu ntil the engine has
cooledd own.
XCheck the coolant leve land add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypag e244).
XIf you have to add coolant more frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed ,byfrozen slush
for example.
XCheck the coolant temperature:
Rusing the display in the on-board computer on vehicles without steering wheel
buttons (Ypag e172)
Rusing the analog display in the instrument cluster on vehicles with steering
whee lbuttons (Ypag e37)
XIf the coolant temperature is below the maximu mvaluespecified below, you can
continue driving to the neares tqualified specialist workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-
and-go traffic.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the cool-
ant temperature gage may rise to 248 ‡(120 †).
Driving systems
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
·NThe red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicleisinm otion.
The distance to the vehicleinf ront is too smallfor the speeds elected.
XIncrease the distance.
·NThe red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicleisinm otion. An
additiona lwarning tone sounds.
You are approaching avehicl eoras tationary obstacl einyourline of travel at too
high aspeed.
XBe prepared to brake immediately.
XPay particular attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take
evasive action.
Further information about the distance warning function can be found under
"COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST" (
Ypag e143).
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster225
On-board computer and displays
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XAlwaystransport load sinthe cargo compart-
ment and with the sea tbackrests folde dup
and properly locked in position.
XAlway splace the load against the backrests of
the front or rea rseats.
XMov elarge and heavy load sasfar towards the
front of the vehicl easpossibl eagain st the
front or rea rseats. Stow the load flush with
the rea rorfront seats.
XAlway saddit ionally secur ethe load with suit-
able load-securing aids or tie downs.
Observ ethe following notes:
RDo not stack load shighe rthant he uppe redg e
of the backrests.
RTransport load sbehin dseats thata renot
occupied.
RIf the rea rbench sea tisn ot occupied ,insert
the sea tbelts crosswis einto the buckle of the
opposite sea tbelt.
Carg ocom partmen tvariations
Youc an vary the cargo compartment according
to your transportation requirements as follows:
Rby folding the sea tbackrests forwar dtothe
table position.
Rby removing the rea rbench seat.
Yo uw illf ind informatio nabout rearbench seats
in the "Rea rbench seats" sectio n(
Ypage 85).
Securingloa ds
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If yo uattach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load ,the following mayo ccurin
the event of abrupt changesind irection, brak-
ing maneuver soranaccident:
Rthe cargo tie-down ring smaybecome
detached or the tie-down mayt earifthe
permissibl eloa dise xceeded
Rthe load mayn ot be restrained.
Thi sm aycause the load to slip ,tip ove rorbe
tossed about, striking vehicl eoccupants.
There is ariskofana ccident and injury.
Alwaystension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and onlyb etween the described
cargo tie-down rings. Alway susetie-downs
designeds pecifically for the loads.
!Observethe informatio nonthe maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If yo uusesevera lcargo tie-down points to
secur eaload, youm usta lway stake the max-
imu mloadin gcapacity of the weakest cargo
tie-down point into account.
If yo ubrake hard, for example, the forces act-
ing could be up to severa ltime sthe weight
forc eoft he load .Alway susemultipl ecargo
tie-down points in order to distribute the force
absorption. Loa dthe anchorages evenly.
Spread the load evenly across the cargo tie-
down points/cargo tie-down rings. Yo uwillf ind
informatio nonthe maximu mloadin gcapacity of
the cargo tie-down points under "Cargo tie-
down points and carrie rsystems" (
Ypage 304).
Do not attempt to modify or repai rthe cargo tie-
down points/cargo tie-down ring sortie downs.
Read the informatio nonqualified specialist
workshops: (
Ypage 29).
As the driver ,you arer esponsibl efor ensuring
that:
RThe load is secured against slipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off in norma l traffic condi-
ti
ons, shoul dthe vehicl eswervetoa voidan
obstacle ,inthe event of full brake application
and on poor roa dsurfaces.
RThe applicabl erequirements and guidelines
relating to load-securing practice smustb e
met.
If thisisn ot the case, thism ayconstitute a
punishabl eoffense, depending on local legis-
latio nand any ensuing consequences.
Alway sobserve the legalr equirements for the
country yo uarecurrentl yin.
Make sure thatt he load is securebefore every
journey and at regular intervals during alon g
journey .Correct an incorrectly or inadequately
secured load if necessary.
Alway sobserve the operating instructions or the
notes of the lashing strapm anufacturer for the
operatio nofthe lashing strap.
Yo uc an obtai ninformatio nabout securing the
load correctl yfrom the manufacturer of the load
securing aids or tie down for securing the load.
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Transporting loads

Alsoo bserve the safety informatio ninthe load-
ing directions (Ypage 232).
XFil lspaces between the load and the cargo
compartment wall sorwheelhousings (form-
locking). Use rigid load securing aids, such as
wedges, wooden fixings or padding.
XAttach secured and stabilized load sinall
directions to the cargo tie-down ring sand the
guid erails in the rear.
Onlyu setie downs ,suc hasl ashing nets and
lashing straps, thath aveb eent este din
accordance with current standards.
Whe nsecuring aload, always us ethe closest
cargo tie-down ring sand pa dsharp edges for
protection.
Cargo tie-down points (example: Cargo Van)
Fixe dcargo tie-down points on the floor
:
Guide/loadr ails
;Cargo tie-down rings
If your vehicl eisequippe dwithg uide /loading
rails :in the floor, yo ucan place lashing rods
directl yinfront of and behind the load .The lash-
ing rod sdirectl yabsorbt he potential shifting
forces.
Securing load sonthe cargo compartment floor
by lashing them down is onlyr ecommendedfor lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats (anti-slip
mats) under the load to increase load security.
Lashin
gstraps
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If yo uattach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load ,the following mayo ccurin
the event of abrupt changesind irection, brak-
ing maneuver soranaccident:
Rthe cargo tie-down ring smaybecome
detached or the tie-down mayt earifthe
permissibl eloa dise xceeded
Rthe load mayn ot be restrained.
Thi sm aycause the load to slip ,tip ove rorbe
tossed about, striking vehicl eoccupants.
There is ariskofana ccident and injury.
Alway stension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and onlyb etween the described
cargo tie-down rings. Alway susetie-downs
designeds pecifically for the loads.
!Observethe informatio nonthe maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If yo uusesevera lcargo tie-down points to
secur eaload, youm usta lway stake the max-
imu mloadin gcapacity of the weakest cargo
tie-down point into account.
If yo ubrake hard, for example, the forces act-
ing could be up to severa ltime sthe weight
forc eoft he load .Alway susemultipl ecargo
tie-down points in order to distribute the force absorption. Loa dthe anchorages evenly.
Alway sobserve the operating instructions or the
notes of the lashing strapm anufactu rer fo
r the
o

peratio nofthe lashing strap.
Securing load sonthe cargo compartment floor
by lashing them down is onlyr ecommendedfor
lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats (anti-slip
mats) under the load to increase load security.
Lashin gstraps235
Transporting loads
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or other service products. There isarisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment,s uch as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
!Do not use your hands to push the hood
down. You could damage it otherwise.
XHold support strut ?and lift the hood
slightly.
XGuide support strut ?towards retainer =
and apply slight pressure to make it engage.
XLower the hood and allow it to fall with
momentum from aheight of approximately
1ft( 30 cm).
The hood locks audibly.
XCheck that the hood is correctly locked.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. If the hood is not correctly
engaged, open the hood again. Let the hood
fall with alittle more momentum.
Overview of the engine compartment
Engin ecompartment (example)
:
Engin eoil filler neck cap (Ypage 242)
;Brake fluid reservoir cap (Ypage 245)
=Coolant expansion tank cap (Ypage 244)
?Washer fluid reservoir cap (Ypage 246)
Regularly check the fluid level and the assembly
for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, e.g. oil flecks on the vehicle parking space, consult aqualified
specialist workshop immediately.
Engine oil
General notes
!Engin eoil gets dirty in the course of opera-
tion and its quality and volume are gradually
diminished. Regularly check the oil level, and top up or have it replaced as needed.
Observe the information on approved engine
oils and oil consumption under "Service prod-
ucts and capacities" (
Ypage 298).
You can check the oil level in the engine:
Rwith the oil dipstick
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
242Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

!Take care not to spill any coolant on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
Example: cap and coolant expansion tank
Checkingt he coolant level
XStop your vehicle as far awayf rom traffic as
possible on level ground.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 241).
XSlowly turn cap :half aturn counter-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn cap :further and remove it from cool-
ant expansion tank ;.
XCheck the coolant level.
If the coolant is up to marker bar =in the
filler neck when cold, there is asufficient
amount of coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant is approximately 0.59 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler neck
when warm, there is asufficient amount of
coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.
Adding coolant
XIf the coolant drops under marker bar =in
the filler neck, add coolant.
Observe the information on the correct cool-
ant mixture ratio and the required water qual-
ity under "Service products and capacities"
(
Ypage 300). To prevent damage to the
engine cooling system, use only approved
corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze that complies
with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products.
XReplace cap :and turn it clockwise to
tighten.
XStart the engine.
XSet the temperature in the vehicle interior to
the maximum output on the air-conditioning
system control panel.
XAfter approximately 5minutes ,switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down.
XCheck the coolant level againa nd add coolant
if necessary.
XClose the hood.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is arisk of injury.
Comply with instructionsont he use, storage
and disposalofs ervice products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Alwaysk eep service products out
of the reach of children.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment,k eep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain componentsint he engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible,l et the engine cool down and
touch only the componentsd escribed in the
following.
Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Also observe the safety notes under "Service products and
capacities" (
Ypage 295).
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Maintenance and care
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GWARNING
The brake flui dconstantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
flui dist oo low ,vapo rpockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard .This would impair braking efficiency.
There is arisk of an accident.
You should have the brake flui drenewe dat
the specified intervals.
!If the brake flui dlevelint he brake flui dres-
ervoir has fallen to the MIN mark or below,
check the brake system immediatel yfor
leaks. Also check the thickness of the brake
linings. Visi taqualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct
the malfunction.
!Brake flui dcorrodes paint, plastic and rub-
ber. If paint, plastic or rubber has come into
contact with brake fluid, rinse with water
immediately.
Have the brake flui drenewe devery 2years at a
qualified specialist workshop. Observe the infor-
mation regarding brake flui dinthe "Service
products and capacities" section (
Ypag e300).
Check the brake flui dlevelr egularly, e.g. weekly
or when refueling.
Checking the brake fluid level
XStop you rvehicl easf ar awa yfrom traffic as
possible on leve lground.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicletop revent it from rolling
away.
XOpen the hood (Ypag e241).
XCheck the brake flui dlevel.
The brake flui dlevelisa dequate if the leve lis
between the MIN mark and MAX mark on
brake flui dreservoir :.
XClose the hood.
Washer fluid
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment coul dexpose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool downb efore
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible,l et the engine cool downa nd
touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
Windshiel dwasher concentrate coul dignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is arisk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshiel dwasher con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only use washer flui dthat is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses ,e.g. MB SummerFi torMB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer flui dcoul ddam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
246Engine compartment
Maintenance and care