2018 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS engine

Status overview
:Blind Spot Assist switched on and activated
(Ypage 187)
;Rear window wiper switched on
(Ypage 106)
=ATTENTION ASSIST activated
(Ypage 187)
?COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST distance
warning function activated (Ypage 187)
ALane Keeping Assist activated and ready for
use (Ypage 187)
XPress=or; to select the Assist.menu.
XPress9or: to select Status Over‐view.
XPress the abutton.
The Status Overviewonly shows the sym-
bols of the driving systems or driving safety
systems that are activated. The Blind Spot
Assist and Lane Keeping Assist symbols may
vary depending of the system status:
RIf Blind Spot Assist symbol :does not
show any radar waves between the two
vehicles, Blind Spot Assist is switched on
but not ready for use.
Further information can be found under
"Blind Spot Assist" (
Ypage 148).
RIf Lane Keeping Assist symbol Ashows
dashed lane boundary lines, Lane Keeping
Assist is switched on but not ready for use.
Further information can be found under
"Lane Keeping Assist" (
Ypage 150).
You can also have the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment or the attention level displayed in the Status Overview
.
XTo display the attention level: press:
and 9 to switch between the status over-
view and the ATTENTION ASSIST assessment.
The ATTENTION ASSIST assessment shows
the length of the journey since the last break
as well as the attention level detected
(
Ypage 152).
Deactivating/activating ESP®
This menu is only available on vehicles without
the å button on the center console.
Please observe the important safety notes
under "ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)"
(Ypage 66).
GWARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®, ESP®no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
®in the follow-
ing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Further information can be found under "ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program)" (Ypage 66).
XStart the engine.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress =or; to select the Assist.menu.
XPress:or9 to select ESP.
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On-board computer and displays

Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress=or; to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress:or9 to select Inst. Clus‐ter.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select PermanentDisplay:.
XPressato confirm.
The display shows the current selection of
Outside Temp.
or Speedom..
XPress ato change the setting.
Clock/Date submenu
Setting the time
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress =or; to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress:or9 to select Time/Date.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Time:func-
tion.
The display shows the current time.
XTo set the time: pressaagain.
XPress =or; to switch between hours
and minutes.
XPress :or9 to set the hours or
minutes.
XThen press ato confirm.
The display shows the updated time.
Setting the date
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress =or; to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress:or9 to select Time/Date.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select the Date:func-
tion.
The display shows the current date.
XTo set the date: pressaagain.
XPress =or; to switch between day,
month and year.
XPress :or9 to set the day, month or
year.
XThen press ato confirm.
The display shows the updated date.
Lights submenu
Activating/deactivating the surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
If you activate the Locator Lightingfunction
and the light switch is turned to the Ãposi-
tion, the following functions are activated when
it is dark:
Rsurround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains on for 40 seconds after the doors are
unlocked. When you start the engine, the sur-
round lighting is deactivated and the auto-
matic headlamp feature is activated
(
Ypage 97).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. When you
close all the doors and the tailgate/rear
doors, the exterior lighting switches off after
15 seconds.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XUse the =or; button to select the
Settings.menu.
XUse : or9 to select Lights.
XPressato confirm.
XUse: or9 to select the LocatorLightingfunction.
The current status appears.
XTo switch on/off: pressaagain.
If you change the setting, conversion does not
take place until the next time the vehicle is
stationary.
Deactivating exterior lighting delayed switch-off
temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the key to
position gin the ignition lock.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated until the next time the engine is
started.
With surround lighting and exterior lighting
delayed switch-off, the following light up
depending on the vehicle's equipment:
RParking lamps
RFog lamps
RLow-beam headlamps
RDaytime running lamps
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On-board computer and displays
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
ABS,ESPInoperative
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ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP®as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be
automatically deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
ing 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.
XSwitch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
XCheck if the display message has disappeared and ESP®is opera-
tional.
XIf the display message continues to be displayed:
RDrive on with care.
RVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
ABS, ESP Curr.Unavail.
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ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP®as well as its driving safety sys-
tems are temporarily unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be
automatically deactivated.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
ing 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.
XDrive on with care and on a suitable stretch of road make slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
XSwitch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
XCheck if the display message has disappeared and ESP®is opera-
tional.
XIf the display message continues to be displayed:
RDrive on with care.
RVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Inoperative+
ESP®,BA Sand hill start assist are unavailable due to amalfunction .
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other drivin gsystems could be
automatically deactivated.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XSwitchth eengin eoff ,wait briefl yand start th eengin eagain .
XCheckif th edisplay message has disappeared and ES P®is opera-
tional.
XIf th edisplay message continues to be displayed:
RDrive on wit hcare.
RVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷
Currently Unavail.
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ES P®,BA Sand hill start assist are unavailable due to amalfunction .
The self-diagnosis function ,for example, may no tbe complete.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other drivin gsystems could be
automatically deactivated.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefor eloc kif you brak e
hard, for example.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcar eon asuitable stretch of road, making mak eslight
steering movement sat aspeed abov e12 mph (20 km/ h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above
are available again.
XSwitch the engine off, wait briefly and start the engine again.
XCheck if the display message has disappeared and ESP®is opera-
tional.
XIf the display message continues to be displayed:
RDrive on with care.
RVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
#An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes:
Rfaulty alternator
Rtorn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?
Stop Vehicle TurnEng. Off
An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot.
GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is
overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine
compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by
frozen slush for example.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified. The
engine could otherwise be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature gauge (Ypage 175).
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
?The fan motor is faulty.
XCheck the coolant temperature (Ypage 175).
XIf the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified
below, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified 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 coolant temperature gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Check CoolantLevel
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The coolan tlevel is to olow.
!Avoid making lon gjourneys wit hto olittl ecoolan tin th eengin e
coolin gsystem. The engin ewill otherwise be damaged.
XAd dcoolant, making sur eto observ eth ewarning note s
(Ypage 255).
XHav eth eengin ecoolin gsystem checke dat aqualified specialist
workshop if th ecoolan tneeds to be refilled mor eoften than usual.
4
Check Engine OilLevel
An additional warning tone sounds. The engin eoil level has dropped to
th eminimum level.
XChec kth eoil level at th elatest when next refuelin g (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engineoil (Ypage 255).
XHav eth eengin echecke dat aqualified specialist workshop if you
need to add engin eoil mor eoften than usual.
!Avoid lon gjourneys wit hto olittl eengin eoil. The engin ewill oth-
erwise be damaged.
Manually Check OilLevelReminder to chec kth eoil level.
XChec kth eoil level at th elatest when next refuelin g (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engineoil (Ypage 255).
XTo confir mtheoil check :press and hold 3.
!Avoid longjourneys wit hto olittl eengin eoil. The engin ewill oth-
erwise be damaged.
4
Sto pVehicl eTur nEng.Off
The oil level is to olow. There is aris kof engin edamage.
XStop th evehicl eimmediately, payin gattention to roa dand traffic
conditions, and switch off th eengine.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 135).
XCheckth eoil level (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engin eoil (Ypage 255).
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Reserv eFue l
The fuel level has dropped to th ereserv erange.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station .
ÏThere is ver ylittl efuel in th efuel tank.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station without fail .
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Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
#An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes:
Rfaulty alternator
Rtorn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?
Coolant Too Hot:Stop Vehicle TurnEngine Off
An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot.
GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is
overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine
compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by
frozen slush for example.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified. The
engine could otherwise be damaged.
XMonitor the ?coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the ?gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
?The fan motor is faulty.
XCheckth e? coolan ttemperature gauge in th einstrumen tclus -
ter.
If th ecoolan ttemperature is belo wthemaximum value specified
below, you can continu edrivin gto th eneares tqualified specialist
workshop .
Avoid heav yloads on th eengine, e.g. drivin gin mountainous terrain ,
and stop-start traffic.
Under normal operating condition sand wit hth especified coolan t
level, th e? gauge may ris eto 24 8 ‡(120†).
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CheckCoolan tLevelSee Oper. Manual
The coolan tlevel is to olow.
!Avoid making lon gjourneys wit hto olittl ecoolan tin th eengin e
coolin gsystem. The engin ewill otherwise be damaged.
XAd dcoolant, making sur eto observ eth ewarning note s
(Ypage 255).
XHav eth eengin ecoolin gsystem checke dat aqualified specialist
workshop if th ecoolan tneeds to be refilled mor eoften than usual.
4
CheckEngineOilAtNex tRefueling
XChec kth eoil level at th elatest when next refuelin g (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engineoil (Ypage 255).
XHav eth eengin echecke dat aqualified specialist workshop if you
need to add engin eoil mor eoften than usual.
!Avoid lon gjourneys wit hto olittl eengin eoil. The engin ewill oth-
erwise be damaged.
4
Manually Check OilLevel
Reminder to chec kth eoil level.
XChec kth eoil level at th elatest when next refuelin g (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engineoil (Ypage 255).
XTo confir mtheoil check :press a.
!Avoid lon gjourneys wit hto olittl eengin eoil. The engin ewill oth-
erwise be damaged.
4
Eng .OilLevelLow:StopVehicl eTur nEngine Off
The oil level is to olow. There is aris kof engin edamage.
XStop th evehicl eimmediately, payin gattention to roa dand traffic
conditions, and switch off th eengine.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 135).
XCheckth eoil level (Ypage 254).
XIf necessary, add engin eoil (Ypage 255).
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Fue lLevel Low
The fuel level has dropped to th ereserv erange.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station .
ÏThere is ver ylittl efuel in th efuel tank.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station without fail .
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