2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS Sliding door ..

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 27
Operating Instructions .......................... .27
Service and vehicle operation ................ 27
Proper use ............................................. 29
Protection of the environment ............... 29
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 30
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 33
QR code for rescue card ........................ 34
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 37
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 39
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 41
Center console ...................................... 42
Overhead control panel ......................... 43
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 45
Useful information ................................. 45
Occupant safety .................................... 45
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 67
Opening and closing ...........................69
Useful information ................................. 69
Key ........................................................ 69
Central locking ...................................... 73
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ....................................................... 74
Sliding door ........................................... 74
Electric sliding door ............................... 75
Tailgate .................................................. 78
Rear doors ............................................. 79
Side windows ......................................... 81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....84
Useful information ................................. 84
Seats ..................................................... 84
Steering wheel ....................................... 91
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Lights and windshield wipers ............94
Useful information ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ..................................... 94
Interior lighting ...................................... 97
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps ....................................... 98
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 104
Climate control ................................. 108
Useful information ............................... 108
Overview of climate control systems ... 108
Operating the climate control system .. 111
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 118
Driving and parking ..........................120
Useful information ............................... 120
Breaking-in notes ................................. 120
Driving ................................................. 120
Automatic transmission ....................... 126
Refueling ............................................. 132
Parking ................................................ 133
Driving tips .......................................... 135
Driving systems ................................... 142
Towing a trailer .................................... 163
On-board computer and displays ....169
Useful information ............................... 169
Important safety notes ........................ 169
Display and operation .......................... 169
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 176
Display messages (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 189
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 203
2Contents

Seat belt ........................................ 269
Seat cover ..................................... 268
Sensors ......................................... 266
Sliding door ................................... 267
Steering wheel ............................... 268
Trim pieces .................................... 268
Washing by hand ........................... 264
Washing the engine ....................... 265
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 265
Wiper blades .................................. 266
Cargo compartment
Options .......................................... 244
Seating ............................................ 86
Cargo compartment lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 99
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ...................... 98
Switching on locally ......................... 98
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load ................. 312
Center console
Controls ........................................... 42
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Automatic locking ............................ 74
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 188
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 73
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69
Central locking system
see Central locking
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of ownership .......................... 28
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ........ 99
Halogen headlamps ....................... 100
Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 99
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 100
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .... 99
Changing bulbs
Additional turn signals ................... 102
Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 99
Backup lamps ................................ 103 Brake lamps ................................... 103
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 99
Daytime running lamps .................. 102
High-beam headlamps ................... 102
Installing/removing a rear lamp
cluster ........................................... 103
Installi
ng/removing the cover in
the wheel arch ............................... 101
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 103
Interior light ..................................... 98
Interior lighting ................................ 98
Low-beam headlamps .................... 101
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 101
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 103
Rear interior light in the headliner ... 99
Standing lamps (front) ................... 102
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 103
Tail lamps ...................................... 103
Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 98
Turn signals (front) ......................... 102
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 103
see Changing light bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Sliding door ..................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 240
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 267
Index7

Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 138
New brake disks ............................ 138
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Off-road driving .............................. 140
Overrun cut-off .............................. 136
Snow chains .................................. 280
Speed limitation .............................136
Towing a trailer .............................. 163
Wet road surface ........................... 138
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 124
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 124
Deactivating/activating ................. 125
General information ....................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 124
Electric sliding door
Function ...........................................7 6
Important safety notes .................... 75
Obstacle detection ........................... 76
Opening/closing from the inside .....7 7
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Programming the key button ........... 78
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 76
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 76
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................5 8Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................ .71
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 141
Changing the power output ............. 31
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 225
Cleaning instr uctio
ns ..................... 265
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
ECO start/stop function ................ 123
Engine number ............................... 304
Irregular running ............................ 125
Jump-starting ................................. 272
Operating safety .............................. 31
Starting .......................................... 122
Starting problems .......................... 125
Switching off .................................. 135
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 276
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 303
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 253
Additives ........................................ 308
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 252
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Filling capacity ............................... 307
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 308
Notes about oil grades ................... 307
Oil change ...................................... 308
Oil level (note) ............................... 252
Viscosity ........................................ 308
Index11

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)Important safety notes .................. 310
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 133
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 133
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 34
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 117
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reverse warning feature .................. 123
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 76
Side windows ................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 313
Notes ............................................. 248
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 269
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 313S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Operating safety .............................. 30
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Correct usage .................................. 48
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 85
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Armrest ............................................ 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating .................................... 90
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 266
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 258
Hiding service messages ............... 258
Notes ............................................. 257
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 185
Service phone number ...................... 272
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 309
Coolant (engine) ............................ 309
Engine oil ....................................... 307
Fuel ................................................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 304
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 310
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Transmission oil ..................... 308, 309
Washer fluid ................................... 311
Setting the air distribution ............... 114
Setting the airflow ............................1 14
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Factory (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Side impact air bag .............................5 1
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature ..........8 2
Hinged side windows ....................... 81
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 100
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 63
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................... 74
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 75
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience closing feature ... 83, 117
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72 SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
.. 121
Snow cha ins
...................................... 280
So

ckets .............................................. 241
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 301
Important safety notes .................. 301
Removing/mounting ...................... 301
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
General notes ................................ 170
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 39
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 37
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
see Restraint system
Standing lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Standing lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
20Index

Ventilationsee Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 304
Type plate ...................................... 303
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 225
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 227
Coolant .......................................... 225
Distance warning ........................... 227
Door ............................................... 229
ESP
®.............................................. 222
ESP®OFF ....................................... 224
Fuel tank ........................................ 225
General notes ................................ 219
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Parking brake ................................ 134
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 46
Rear door ....................................... 229
Reserve fuel ................................... 225
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seat belt ........................................ 220
Sliding door ................................... 229
Steering ......................................... 229
Tire pressure monitor .................... 228
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Capacities ...................................... 311
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Notes ............................................. 311
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 299Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Checking ........................................ 278
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 277
Interchanging/changing ................ 296
Mounting a new wheel ................... 298
Mounting a wheel .......................... 297
Removing a wheel .......................... 298
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 301
Snow chains .................................. 280
Storing ........................................... 296
Tightening torque ........................... 299
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 300
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Operati on ......................................... 52
Wi

ndows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Defrosting ...................................... 115
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Windshield wiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Windshield wiper
see Windshield
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Rear window wiper ........................ 104
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 105
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 139
Snow chains .................................. 280
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 279
Radiator cover ................................. 33
Index25

Center console
Control panel
FunctionPage
:Audio system (see separate
operating instructions)
;ÆOpens and closes the
electric sliding door on the
right side of the vehicle
77
=è Activates and deacti-
vates the ECO start/stop
function
123
?£ Switches hazard warn-
ing lamps on and off96
Aå Deactivates and acti-
vates ESP®66
FunctionPage
BÉ Selects the drive pro-
gram129
CÅ Opens and closes the
electric sliding door on the
left side of the vehicle
77
DPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp46
EAir-conditioning control
panel108
FMedia Interface with AUX
jack and USB port
The number and arrangement of the buttons is
equipment-dependent.
42Center console
At a glance

correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forward and down from the vehicle belt outlet. If
necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the
front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Override features/Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Ropen doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Child-proof lock/override feature for:
RSliding doors (Ypage 63)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. 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 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.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Child-proof lock for sliding door
Sliding door (example: left side of the vehicle)
:
Child safety bolt
2Sliding door released
3Sliding door secured – then make sure that
the child-proof locks are working properly.
You can secure each sliding door individually
with the child-proof locks on the sliding doors.
A secured sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked, the sliding door can be opened from the outside.
If the electric sliding door is secured, only the
sliding door rear controls are deactivated. If the
electric sliding door is unlocked, you can open
Children in the vehicle63
Safety
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