2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS remove seats

Electrically adjustable lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
;To soften the backrest contour
=To lower the backrest contour
?To harden the backrest contour
Rear bench seats
General notes
For a variable configuration of the vehicle inte-
rior in the rear, you can:
Rear bench seat
Rremove the rear bench seat by releasing the
quick-locking mechanism (Ypage 88)
Bench seat anchorage
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat is
fully engaged as described.
Example: seat rail system with quick-locking mech-
anism
Guide rails :of the seat rail system allow you
to:
Rsecure rear bench seats in up to two rear seat
rows
The only way to ensure that the rear bench seats
will engage securely is to always keep the seat
anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.
Seating variants
GWARNING
If the rear bench seats are not installed as
described, the safety precautions integrated
into the rear bench seats cannot protect as
intended. There is an increased risk of injury.
Only install the rear bench seats as described.
Only use rear bench seats approved for the
vehicle.
You can install rear bench seats with two or
three seats.
The seating variants shown are only permitted if the conditions named below for safe rear seat-
ing are met. Other seating variants are not per-
mitted and can endanger the occupants.
Seating variants facing forwards
EE
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
If a rear bench seat is marked withEE in the
illustrations, a rear bench seat must be installed
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature in the posi-
tion indicated.
If a rear bench seat is not marked, a rear bench
seat without an EASY-ENTRY/EXIT section must
be installed in the position indicated.
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Please observe the following conditions for safe
rear seating:
ROnly use rear bench seats approved for the
vehicle.
RA rear bench seat with three seatswithout
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature may only be instal-
led if there is no other row of rear seats behind
it.
RPassengers may only use the seats if the rear
bench seat has engaged correctly
(
Ypage 88).
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat is
fully engaged as described.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
GWARNING
The rear bench seat will not engage when fol-
ded forward. The rear bench seat may inad-
vertently fold backward while accelerating,
braking, changing direction suddenly or in the
event of an accident, for example. People
within the sweep of the rear bench seat may
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving off, always fold back the rear
bench seat if it is folded forward. Make sure
that the rear bench seat is fully engaged.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench seat
will engage securely is to always keep the seat
anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.
The rear seat leg is only engaged when the red
indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully
retracted into the seat leg.
Rear bench seat with EASY-ENTRY
:
Handle
;EASY-ENTRY release handle
=Indicator tab for seat legs locking mecha-
nism
?Release handle for front seat legs
If you fold the EASY-ENTRY section of the rear
bench seat forward, it is simpler and easier to
get into or out of the second row of seats.
XTo fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward:
pull EASY-ENTRY release handle ;up.
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section forward with
the aid of release handle ;.
XTo fold the EASY-ENTRY section back: fold
the EASY-ENTRY section back until it engages
in the seat anchorages.
Indicator tab =is no longer visible.
The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
Rthe seat legs engages audibly
Rindicator tab =is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
XTo remove the EASY-ENTRY section: pull
EASY-ENTRY release handle ;up.
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
XPull the release handle for front seat legs?
up.
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section further forward.
XLift the EASY-ENTRY section up and out of the
anchorage.
XTo install the EASY-ENTRY section: place
the front seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section
on the seat anchorage and allow to engage.
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section back.
The rear seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section
engages audibly. Indicator tab =on the seat
leg is no longer visible.
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The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
Rthe seat legs engages audibly
Rindicator tab=is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged cor-
rectly:
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
XFold the EASY-ENTRY section back again and
check the locking mechanism.
Removing/installing the rear bench
seat
Standard rear bench seat:
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat is
fully engaged as described.
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat is not installed as descri- bed or an unsuitable rear bench seat is instal-
led, the seat belts may not provide protection
as intended. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Install the rear bench seat as described. Only
use rear bench seats that are approved for
your vehicle by the distributor named on the
inside cover page.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench seat
will engage securely is to always keep the seat
anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.
Always observe the notes about the seating var-
iants (
Ypage 86).
:Release handle for rear seat anchorage
;Release handle for front seat legs
=Seat anchorages
XTo remove: fold release handle for rear seat
anchorage :up.
XTilt the rear bench seat forward by the upper
edge of the seat backrest.
XPull release handle for front seat legs ;up.
XHold the rear bench seat by the lower edge of
the seat cushion.
XFold the rear bench seat forwards and pull it
out of seat anchorages =.
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release knob;and slide the head restraint
back to the desired position.
XLet go of release button ;.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
The head restraints can be removed and instal-
led as follows:
XTo remove: pull the head restraint up to the
stop.
XPress release button :and pull out the head
restraint.
XTo insert: insert the head restraint so that the
rod with the detents is on the left when viewed
in the direction of travel.
XPush the head restraint down until it engages.
Armrests
XTo adjust the armrest angle: fold the arm-
rest up by more than 45° to position 2.
The armrest is released.
XFold armrest 3forward to the stop.
XSlowly fold the armrest up to the desired posi-
tion.
XTo fold the armrest up: if necessary, fold the
armrest up by more than 90° to position 1.
Seat heating
GWARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to high temperatures may be
affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
!When you leave your seat, do not place any-
thing on the seat and switch off the seat heat-
ing. Do not switch the seat heating on when
the seat is not occupied, e.g. when driving
without a front passenger. The seat heating
may otherwise overheat, causing damage to
the seat.
The three red indicator lamps in the Íbutton
show the activated heating level 1to 3.
The seat heating automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately seven
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
At level 1the seat heating switches off auto-
matically after approximately 20 minutes.
XMake sure that the key is in position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press theÍbutton repeat-
edly until the desired heating level has been
set.
XTo switch off: press theÍbutton repeat-
edly until all indicator lamps go out.
If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heat-
ing will either switch itself off prematurely or not
come on at all. In this case, too many electrical
consumers are switched on or the battery
charge is not sufficient. The seat heating will
automatically switch back to the current heating level when enough on-board voltage is available
again.
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Steering wheel
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The steering wheel can still be adjusted if the
key has been removed.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:
Steering column height
;Lever
XTo adjust the steering wheel: pull lever;
up and hold it.
The steering wheel is unlocked.
XMove the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
XLet go of lever ;.
The steering wheel engages and is locked
again.
Mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
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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).
Loading guidelines
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, turn over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants. This also
applies to:
Rluggage or loads
Rseats which have been removed and are
being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of a braking maneuver or abrupt change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about. Before traveling,
secure objects, luggage or loads to prevent
them slipping or tipping over. If you remove a
seat, store it preferably outside the vehicle.
GWARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the center of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or too
far back. This can significantly impair handling
as well as steering and braking characteris-
tics. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the center of gravity of
the load is:
Rbetween the axles
and
Ras low as possible, near the rear axle.
GWARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads
and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight are exceeded, driving safety is
compromised. The handling as well as steer-
ing and braking characteristics may be signif-
icantly impaired. Overloaded tires may over-
heat, causing them to burst. There is a risk of
an accident.
When transporting a load, always observe the
permissible wheel loads, axle loads and the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
for the vehicle (including occupants).
!If you are using a roof carrier, observe the
maximum roof load and maximum roof carrier
load.
RDo not stack luggage or loads higher than the
backrests.
RObjects to be transported should preferably
be stowed in the cargo compartment.
RWhen transporting luggage, always use the
cargo tie-down rings for securing loads and a
cargo net, if installed.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fasteners which
are suitable for the weight and size of the
load.
When using suitable load securing aids and tie
downs, always follow the manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions, in particular the notes on dis-
card criteria contained therein.
Load securing aids or tie downs must not be
used if:
Ridentification marks are missing or illegible
Rthere are yarn breakages, damage to bearing seams or other signs of tearing
Rthere are signs of shearing, deformation,
pinching or other damage
Rthere is damage to clamping or connecting
elements
Load securing aids and tie downs in this condi-
tion are ready for discard and must be replaced.
If you use load securing aids or tie downs which are worn out, the load may not be sufficiently
secured and could cause damage to property.
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Transporting loads

increased wrinkling, to certain environmen-
tal influences (such as high humidity or
intense heat).
Rregular care is essential to make sure that
the appearance and comfort of the covers
are retained over time.
To clean genuine leather covers:
XRemove any dust, crumbs etc. If necessary,
carefully vacuum-clean the seat covers.
XCarefully wipe the leather seat covers with a
damp cloth.
XWipe over again with a dry cloth.
Make sure that the leather does not become
soaked, especially perforated parts.
XThen treat the leather seats with a leather
care foam.
Only use leather care agents that have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Cleaning the seat belts
GWARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
!Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts by
heating at temperatures above 176 ‡(80 †)
or in direct sunlight.
Remove any stains or dirt immediately. This will
avoid residue or damage.
XUse clean, lukewarm water and soap solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
XHeadliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or
dry shampoo.
XCarpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning
agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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