2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS winter tires

Please observe the information concerning
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts (Ypage 31).
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
GWARNING
The function of systems or components can
be affected by conversions or modifications
to the vehicle. They might not function prop-
erly anymore and/or jeopardize the opera-
tional safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Conversion sormodification sshould always
be carried out at qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you inten dtomake modification stoyour vehi-
cle, we strongly recommend that you contact
the distributor named on the inside of the front
cover. There you will receive all the necessary
information and acharge may be levied.
You alone accept the responsibility if body man-
ufacturers or dealers make modification sthat
affect the final certification of the engine, the
vehicle or the equipment. This also applies to
the identification and documentation of modifi-
cation stothe affected vehicle components.
You are responsible for certification and confir-
mation that:
Rall the applicable standards and regulations
that are affected by the vehicle modification
are met
Rthe modified vehicle fulfills the vehicle safety standards and emissions laws and regula-
tions
Rthe modification sorinstallation of accesso-
ries does not affect the safety of the vehicle
We are not responsible for the final certification,
product liability or warranty claims which result
from the modifications. This applies to:
Rthe modified components ,assemblies or sys-
tems
Rany resulting noncompliance with any of the
emissions laws and regulations or the motor
vehicle safety standards
Rany consequences arising from the changes
that make the vehicle less safe or even render it defective
We do not assume responsibility as the final-
stage manufacturer or for the consequential
product liability.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching aradiator trim for winter driv-
ing, is not permitted. Do not cover up the radi-
ator. Do not use thermal mats, insect protection
covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic system
may be affected. Some of these values are
legally prescribed and must alwaysbec orrect.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
!
Air bags and Emergency TensioningD evi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
HEnvironmenta lnote
We supply reconditioned assemblies and
parts which are of the same quality as new
parts. The same New Vehicle Limited War-
rantya pplies as for new parts.
The operating safety of the vehicle could be
jeopardized if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz.T his
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Introduction31
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the electricslidin gdoorusing the corresponding
Å orÆ sliding door button in the center
consol e(
Ypage 75).
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If yo uleave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, theyc ould press buttons or
switches ,for example.
As aresult, theyc ould:
Ractivate vehicl eequipment and become
trapped ,for example
Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering othe rroa du sers
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicl einthe event of an accident or sud-
de ns teering or braking ,thereb yinjurin gvehi-
cle occupants. There is ariskofana ccident
and injury.
Never leav eanimals unattended in the vehi-
cle .Alway ssecurea nimals properly during
the journey ,e.g.u se asuitabl eanimalt rans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview
In thiss ection, yo uwillf indi nformation about
the following drivin gsafety systems:
REBD ( Ele ctronic Brake Force Distribution)
RABS ( Anti-lock Braking Sys tem)
RBAS ( Brake Assist System)
RESP®(E le ctronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
If yo ufailtoa dapt your drivin gstyle or if yo uare
inattentive, the drivin gsafety systems can nei-
therr educe the ris kofaccident nor override the
laws of physics .Drivin gsafety systems are
merel yaidsd esig nedtoa ssistdriving. Yo uare
responsibl efor the distance to the vehicl ein
front, for vehicl espeed, braking in good time
and for staying in your lane. Alway sadapt your drivin
gstyle to the prevailing roa dand weather
conditions and maintain asufficient, safe dis-
tance fromo therroa du sers.D rive carefully.
Please note thatt he drivingsafety systems
describe donlyw orko ptimally when:
Rthere is adequate contact between the tires
and the roa dsurface
Ryo uu sewinter tire s(M+ Stires),w iths now
chains if necessary,w hent he roa dconditions
ar ew intry
Rthe spee dinformation determine dbythe
vehicl eiswithint he legall yprescribe ddisplay
accuracy
Pa yp articular attentio ntothe information
regarding tires, coding of the whee lsizeg roups,
tire trea dand winter operatio nunder "Wheels
and tires" (
Ypage 267).
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes
ABS regulate sbrake pressure in such awaythat
the wheels do not lock when yo ubrake. This
allows yo utocontinue steering the vehicl ewhen
braking.
The ò warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up when the ignition is switched on. The
lamp goes ou twhent he engine starts running.
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guideline sfor the
drivin gsafety system(Ypage 62).
ABS works fromas peedof abou t5mph
(8 km/h), regardles sofroad-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces ,evenw heny ou
onl ybrake gently.
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking .The steerability an dbraking charac-
teristics maybes everel yimpaired. Addition-
ally ,fur the rdrivin gsafety systems ar edeac-
tivated .Ther eisani ncreasedd angerofs kid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Hav eABS checked imme-
diately at aquali fied specialis tworkshop.
62Driving safet ysystems
Safety

Alwaysusethe hands-free system for telephon-
ing whil edriving .Onlyu sethe telephone if road
traffic conditions permit. If thisisn ot the case,
pull ove rtoasafel oc ation before using the tele-
phone.
Bea rinm ind thatata speed of just30mph
(approximately5 0km/h), your vehicl eiscov-
ering adistance of 44 fee t(approximately 14 m)
every second.
Drive sensibly –save fuel
In order to save fuel, observe the following tips:
XThe tires should alwaysbei nflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenanc ework carried out as
indicated by the servicei ntervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the servicei nterval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in moun-
tainous terrain.
Overrun cutoff
If you are in overrun mode and take your foot off
the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is cut off
when the engine speed is out of the idle speed
control range.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or takin gdrugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even asmall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes ,perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of aserious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is ar isk of fatal injury. Thereforen ever leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous substances in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's specifications. An ywork on the
engine should therefore be carried out by quali-
fied and authorized Mercedes-Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed under
any circumstances. In addition, all specific
maintenanc ework must be carried out at regu-
lar intervals and in accordance with the service
requirement softhe dealer listed here on the
inside title page. Details can be found in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Speed limiter
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is ar isk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load ratin gand speed ratin grequired for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must be aware of the maxi-
mum design speed of the vehicle and the maxi- mum permissible speed based on the tires (tire
and tire pressure). In particular, also observe the tire approval regulations for each country.
You must, under no circumstances, exceed the
speed limit for the tires specified by the speed
index. The speed ratin gisstated in the tire
tables (
Ypage 291).
You can permanently limit the maximum speed
of your vehicle, e.g. for driving on winter tires.
Driving tips135
Driving and parking
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have sufficient tread depth, depending on the
depth of water on the road. There isarisk of
an accident.
For this reason, avoid tire ruts and brake care-
fully.
Therefore, in heavy rain or other conditions in
which hydroplaning can occur, drive as follows:
Rreduce your speed
Ravoid tire ruts
Rapply the brakes with care
Driving on flooded roads
!Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving through
it. Drive slowly through standing water. Oth-
erwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or
the engine compartment. This can damage
the electronic components in the engine or
the automatic transmission. Water can also
be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles
and this can cause engine damage.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on which
water has collected, please bear in mind that:
Rthe water level of standing water should not
be above the lower edge of the front bumper
Rdo not drive faster than walking speed
Driving in winter
GWARNING
If you shift down on aslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect,t he drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on aslippery road surface.
!Vehicles with automatic transmission may
roll only briefly in the neutral position N.Pro-
longed rolling of the wheels, e.g. when being
towed, will result in transmission damage.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at aqualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking
maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threaten stoskid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
XTry to maintain control of the vehicle using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after ashort delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. If you do not adjust
your driving style, the vehicle may start to skid.
Always adapt your driving style and drive at a
speed to suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
You can find further information under:
R"M+S tires" (Ypage 269)
R"Snow chains" (Ypage 270)
R"Driving with summer tires" (Ypage 269)
Also observe the notes under "Winter operation" (
Ypage 269).
Driving off-road
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive on asteep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
Always drive on asteep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
GWARNING
When driving off-road, your body is subject to
forces from all directions, due to the uneven
surface. You could be thrown from your seat,
for instance. There is arisk of injury.
138Driving tips
Driving and parking

This will prevent smears and reduce wiping
noises caused by residue on the windshield.
Ron vehicles with rear doors, from the rear view
camera lens in the top of the license plate
molding (
Ypage 257)
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirementsofthe country
you are currently in when washing by hand.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse asoft car sponge.
XUse amild cleaning agent, e.g. aMercedes-
Benz approved car shampoo.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with agen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with achamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agents dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from acircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components .Compo-
nentsd amaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is arisk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Under no circumstances use power washers
in the vehicle interior. The pressurized water
and associated spray produced by the power
washer could cause extensive damage to the
vehicle.
!When using high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment,m aintainaminimum distance of
approx. 1ft(30 cm) between the spray nozzle
and the vehicle parts. Do not use apower
washer with around-jet nozzle. You could
damage the vehicle or engine parts.
!Keep the water jet moving constantly while
cleaning. This will avoid causing damage to
the vehicle.
Do not point the water jet at:
Rdoor joints
Rrear view camera
Rair bellows
Rbrake hoses
Rwheel balance weights
Relectrical components
Relectrical connections
Rseals
Rdrive train, especially not at the intermedi-
ate bearing of the propeller shaft
Cleaning the engine
!Water must not enter intak eorventilation
openings. When cleaning with high pressure
water or steam cleaners, the spray must not
be aimed directly at electrical components or the terminals of electrical lines.
Preserve the engine after the engine has been
cleaned. Protectt he belt drive system from
exposure to the preservative agent.
Also observe the information under "Power
washers" (
Ypage 255).
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosived eposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot alwaysbec ompletely repaired. In
such cases, visit aqualified specialist workshop.
Care255
Maintenance and care
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RDo not drive with tireswhich have too little
trea ddepth,ast hissignificantl yreduce sthe
tractio nonw etroads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tire safter 6y ears at the latest,
regardless of wear .Thisa lsoa pplies to the
spar ewheel .
Operatio ninwinter
General notes
Hav eyourv ehicl ewinterproofed at aquali fied
specialis tworkshop at the onse tofwinter.
Onlyu sewheels with tire sizes approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Prior to the onse tofwinter, ensur ethats now
chains ar estowed in the vehicl e(
Ypage 270).
Snow chains canno tbem ounted on al lwheel /
tire combinations. Observe the restrictions on
the us eofsnow chains under "Wheel/tir ecom-
binations" (
Ypage 291).
Als oo bserve the note sinthe "Changing a
wheel" sectio n(
Ypage 286).
Driving with summe rtires
At temperatures belo w45‡(+7 †),summer
tire slos ee last icity and therefore tractio nand
braking power. Chang ethe tire sonyourvehicle
to M+S tire s. Usingsumme rtires at very cold
temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for
this type of damage.
M+S tires
GWARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as wel lasthe type
of tire can vary betwee nthe spare whee land
the whee ltobereplaced. When the spare
whee lismounted, driving characteristics may
be severelya ffected. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
Ryou should therefore adapt you rdriving
style and drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the whee ltobereplaced.
Ronly use aspare whee lthat differs from the
whee ltober eplaced for ashort time.
Rhave aspare whee lthat differs from the
whee lthat has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct whee land
tire dimensions as wel lasthe whee ltype.
GWARNING
M+S tires with atire tread depth of less than
ã in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provid esufficient traction. There is
ar isk of an accident.
M+S tires with atread depth of less than ãin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
Use winter tires or all-season tires at tempera-
tures below4 5‡(+7 †). Both types of tire are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the isnowflake
symbo linaddition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tires wil lallow driving safety systems
such as ABS and ESP
®to function optimally in
winter. These tires have been developed specif-
ically for driving in snow.
For safe driving, use M+S tires of the same make
and tread pattern on all wheels.
Always observe the maximu mpermissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
If you mount M+S tires that have alower maxi-
mum permissibl espeed than the maximum
design speed of the vehicle, affix acorrespond-
ing warning label in the driver' sfieldofv ision.
You can obtai nthis at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Once you have mounted the winter tires:
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 270).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 277).
Operation in winter269
Wheel sand tires
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tire load rating and speedrating required for
your vehicle.
:Tire width
;Nomina laspec trationin%
=Tire code
?Ri md iame ter
ALoadbeari ng index
BSpeed index
Tire width: tire width:shows the nominal tire
width in millimeters.
Aspec tratio: aspect ratio ;is the size ratio
between the tire height and tire width and is
shown in percent. The aspect ratio is calculated
by dividing the tire width by the tire height.
Tire code: tire code=specifie sthe tire type.
"R "r epresents radial tires. "D" represents diag-
ona ltires, "B" represents diagona lradial tires.
Rim diameter: rim diameter?is the diameter
of the bead seat, not the diamete rofthe rim
flange .The rim diamete risspecifie din
inches (in).
Load-bearing index: load-bearing indexAis a
numerical cod ethats pecifie sthe maximum
load-bearing capacity of atire.
Do not overload the tire sbyexceeding the
specifie dloa dlimit .The maximum permissible
load can be found on the vehicle' sTirea nd
Loading Informatio nplacard on the B-pillar on
the driver's side (
Ypage 278).
Example:
The load-bearing index 101 indicates amaxi-
muml oado f1819 lb (825 kg )for the tire .Iftwo
load-bearing indice sarespecified, the first num-
be rspe cifie sthe lo ad-b
earing capacity for single
ti

res, the second the load-bearing capacity for
twi ntires. For furthe rinformation on the maxi-
mumt ire load in kilograms and pounds, see
(
Ypage 283). For furthe
rinformation on the load-bearing
index, see" Loadindex" (
Ypage 283).
Speed rating: speedrating Bspecifie sthe
approved maximum spee dofthe tire.
Regardles softhe spee dindex always observe
the spee dlimit s. Drive carefull yand adap tyou r
drivin gstyle to the trafficc onditions.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and mayd eviate
fromt he data in the example.
IndexSpeed rating
Qup to 100 mph (16 0km/h)
Rup to 106 mph (17 0km/h)
Sup to 112 mph (18 0km/h)
Tup to 118 mph (19 0km/h)
Hup to 130 mph (21 0km/h)
Vup to 149 mph (24 0km/h)
Wup to 168 mph (27 0km/h)
Yup to 186 mph (30 0km/h)
iNot al ltire sthath avet he M+S identification
offer the drivin gcharacteristics of winter
tires. In additio ntothe M+S marking, winter
tire salsoh avet he i snowflake symbo lon
the tire wall .Tires with thism arking fulfill the
requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers
Associatio n(RM A) and the Rubber Associa-
tio nofC anad a( RA C) regarding the tire trac-
tio nons now. They have been especially
developed for drivin gonsnow.
Furtheri nformation on the reading of tire infor-
matio ncan be obtained at any qualified special-
is tw orkshop.
282What yous hould knowabout wheels an dtires
Wheel sand tires

When usingawheel/spare wheel with anew or
newly painted wheel rim, have the wheel bolts/
nuts retightened again after approximately 600
to 3,000 miles (1,000 to 5,000 km). Observe the
specified tightening torque.
Wheel and tirec ombination
General notes
!
Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz,s ince previ-
ous damage cannot alwaysbed etected on
retreaded tires. As aresult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if you have no information about their previous
usage.
!For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tires, wheels and
accessories which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the driving safety systems, such as
ABS or ESP
®.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz .Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when
driving with aload, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz acceptsnol iability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Further information on wheels, tires and
approved combinations can be obtained from
any qualified specialist workshop.
!Large wheels: the lower the section width
for acertain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort and suspension comfort are reduced and the
risk of damage to the wheels and tires as a
result of driving over obstacles increases.
You will find atable with the recommended tire
pressures for various vehicle loads on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel filler flap or under "Tire
pressure tables" (
Ypage 278). You can find fur- ther information under "Tire pressure"
(
Ypage 270).
Check tire pressures regularly and only when
the tires are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –alwayse quip
the vehicle:
Rwith tires of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
Rwith the same type of tires on all wheels at a
given time (summer tires, winter tires)
iNot all wheel/tire combinations can be
installed at the factory in all coun tries.
290Wheel and tirecombination
Wheels and tires