2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS warning light

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 31).
Key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the key:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rin metallic objects, e.g. metal cases
This can affect the key's functionality.
Key functions
:Battery check lamp
;& To lock the vehicle centrally
=5To unlock the sliding doors and the
tailgate or rear door or to unlock and open or
close the electric sliding door
?Mechanical key
A% To unlock the vehicle centrally or
unlock the front door(s) only
The vehicle's equipment includes two keys.
There is a mechanical key in each key.
The key can be used to unlock the vehicle from
some distance. To prevent theft, only use the
key in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
Change the batteries immediately if battery
check lamp :does not light up briefly with
every press of a button (
Ypage 72).
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
The turn signals flash once.
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Removing the mechanical key
XSlide release catch:in the direction of the
arrow and, at the same time, remove mechan-
ical key ;from the SmartKey completely.
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical key ;completely into the
SmartKey until it engages and release
catch :is back in its basic position.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle using
the mechanical key
The door lock for unlocking in an emergency is
on the driver’s door.
XTo unlock the driver's door: insert the
mechanical key fully into the driver's door
lock and turn it counter-clockwise.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
XTo lock the vehicle: lock all doors except the
driver's door from the inside. To do this, push
down the door-locking knobs.
XInsert the mechanical key fully into the driv-
er's door lock and turn it clockwise.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery of the key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
battery changed at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Checking the battery
XPress the &or% button.
If battery check lamp :lights up briefly, the
battery is sufficiently charged.
If battery check lamp :does not light up
briefly, the battery is empty.
XChange the battery (Ypage 72).
If the SmartKey battery is checked within the
signal range of the vehicle, pressing the &or
% button results in:
Rlock or
Runlock the vehicle
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The SmartKey is faulty.
XLock the vehicle with the mechanical key (Ypage 71).
XHave the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Smart-
Key.The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting, and
try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 262).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 272).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
You have lost a Smart-
Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
Central locking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
You can open a locked door from the inside at
any time. For the sliding doors, the child-proof
locks must be deactivated.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock and unlock the whole
vehicle from the inside using the central locking
buttons on the driver's door.
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You must reset the electric sliding door if there
has been a malfunction or an interruption in the
voltage supply (
Ypage 78).
iPlease note, if the child-proof locks have
been activated, you cannot open the sliding
door from the inside. You can only open a
sliding door from the inside if the child-proof
locks have not been activated. Further infor-
mation can be found under "Child-proof locks
for the sliding door" (
Ypage 63) and "Open-
ing/closing from the inside" (Ypage 77).
Obstacle detection with reversing
feature
The sliding door is equipped with automatic
obstacle detection with reversing feature. If a
solid object blocks or restricts the sliding door
during the automatic closing process, the slid-
ing door opens again automatically. If the sliding
door is obstructed during the opening proce-
dure, it moves back a few centimeters in the
opposite direction and stops.
Automatic obstacle detection with reversing
feature is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness when closing the electrical
sliding door.
If an obstacle is detected, the display shows the
Left-hand Electric Sliding Door
ObstructionDetectedmessage for example,
and five warning tones sound.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 8 mm of the closing movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no-one has any
parts of the body within the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
Rpress the 5button on the SmartKey, or
Rpull the exterior door handle, or
Rpress the corresponding sliding door but-
ton in the center console, or
Rpress the button on the door frame, or
Rpull the rocker switch on door handle
Opening/closing from the outside
The sliding door is equipped with an active
retainer, which engages the door at the end stop
when opened.
If the vehicle is equipped with two electric slid-
ing doors; the 5button on the SmartKey can
only be used to open or close one of the two
sliding doors (
Ypage 78).
XTo open: pull door handle :in the direction
of the arrow.
or
XPress the 5button on the SmartKey for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
The sliding door unlocks, automatic operation
is started and the sliding door opens. In addi-
tion, you will hear two warning signals.
XTo close: pull door handle :in the direction
of the arrow.
or
XPress the 5button on the SmartKey for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
The sliding door is released from its lock and
automatic operation is started. The sliding
door closes.
If you press the 5button on the SmartKey,
you will hear two warning signals while the
doors close.
XTo interrupt automatic operation: pull door
handle :again.
or
XPress the 5button on the SmartKey again.
iIn unfavorable operating conditions, e.g.
frost, ice or heavy soiling, you can press and
76Electric sliding door
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You will find details of the tailgate opening
dimensions under "Technical data"
(
Ypage 311).
Opening and closing
XTo open:press button :on the handle.
XRaise the tailgate.
XTo close: pull the tailgate firmly downwards
by strap ;and close it from outside.
Problems with the tailgate
The tailgate cannot be opened.
The voltage supply has been interrupted or the
battery charge is insufficient.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop which
has the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required. In an emergency, you can open the tailgate
using the release catch for service purposes.
XPry off the cover on the lower part of the tail-
gate with a suitable tool, e.g. the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit.
XInsert the screwdriver into the opening and
move the release lever until the tailgate
unlocks and opens.
XSwing the tailgate upwards.
Rear doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear
door is open when the engine is running, par-
ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger compart-
ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear
door. Never drive with the rear door open.
GWARNING
If you open a rear door, you could:
Rendanger other people or road users
Rbe caught by oncoming traffic
This is particularly the case if you open the
rear door more than 90°. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Only open the rear doors when traffic condi-
tions permit. Always make sure that the rear
doors are properly locked.
GWARNING
If you open the rear doors 90°, the rear lights are no longer visible. The vehicle will then be
difficult for other road users to see or will not
be seen by them at all, particularly if it is dark
or visibility is poor. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
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Activate the override feature for the rear sidewindows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The front side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window from moving
upwards during the automatic closing process,
the side window opens again automatically. Dur-
ing the manual closing process, the side window
only opens again automatically after the corre-
sponding switch is released. The automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and is no substi-
tute for your attention when closing a side win-
dow.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rwhile resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win-
dows
:Power window, left
;Power window, right
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence.
XTo open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding switch.
XTo open fully: press the switch beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo close manually: pull the corresponding
switch and hold it.
XTo close fully: pull the corresponding switch
beyond the point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
You can continue to operate the side windows
after switching off the engine or removing the
SmartKey. This function remains active for
about five minutes or until you open a front door.
Convenience opening feature
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out
the following functions simultaneously:
Rto unlock the vehicle
Rto open the side windows
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key. The key must be close to
the driver's door handle.
82Side windows
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 31).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. There may be differ-
ences in operation due to legal requirements
and voluntary recommendations in some coun-
tries.
Light switch
Operation
1W Left-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4$ Lights off and daytime running lamps
à With light sensor: automatic head-
lamp mode, controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam or high-beam headlamps
BNFront fog lamp
CRRear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to the $orÃ
position.
The exterior lighting (except the parking lamps
and standing lamps) switches off automatically
if you:
Rremove the key from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the key in position
0 in the ignition lock
94Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Low-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theLposition, the parking lamps
and low-beam headlamps are switched on even
if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient
light. This is particularly useful when there is fog
or rain.
XTo switch on: turn the key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to the Lposition.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to the
$ orà position.
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all
times.
When the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green T(parking
lamps) and L(low-beam headlamps) indica-
tor lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions,
such as fog, snow or spray):
RKey in position 1in the ignition lock: the
standing lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
RWhen the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps
are switched on/off automatically.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
You can only switch the fog lamps on or off
manually in vehicles which have fog lamps
installed.
Front fog lamps help you to see and be seen in
conditions of poor visibility due to fog or pre-
cipitation. They can only be operated together
with the parking lamps or with the low-beam
headlamps.
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Observe the legal requirements of the
country you are currently in when using the rear
fog lamp.
XTurn the light switch to LorÃ.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
or start the engine.
XTo switch the front foglamps on/off: press
the N button.
When the green Nindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the fog lamps are
switched on.
XTo switch the rear foglamp on/off: press
the R button.
When the yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the rear fog lamp is switched on.
Standing lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the stand-
ing lamps will switch off automatically to ena-
ble the next engine start. Always park your
vehicle in accordance with legal regulations,
in a secure and adequately lit location. Avoid leaving the Tparking lamps on for several
hours. If possible, switch on the right Xor
left W standing lamp.
Switching on the standing lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumi-
nated.
Exterior lighting95
Lights and windshield wipers
Z