2019 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS key

Hazard warning lamp switch
XTo switch on/off:press the£hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selected
will light up.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
Ran air bag is deployed.
Ryou brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 6 mph
(10 km/h) again after a full brake application.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate even
if the ignition is switched off.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there
is high atmospheric humidity.
XSwitch on the low-beam headlamps and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depending
on the length of the journey and the weather
conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview
Interior lighting buttons (example: comfort over-
head control panel)
:
p Switches the front left-hand reading
lamp on/off
;| Switches the automatic interior light-
ing control on and off
=c Switches the front interior lighting on
and off
?w Switches the rear or cargo compart-
ment lighting on/off
Ap Switches the front right-hand reading
lamp on and off
The number and arrangement of the buttons is
equipment-dependent.
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time,
unless the key is in position 2in the ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
The interior lighting is activated for about
20 seconds whenthe key is removed from the
ignition lock. For a vehicle with steering wheel
buttons, the light delay function for the interior
lighting can be switched on and off using the on-
board computer (
Ypage 190).
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XTo switch on or off:press the|button.
When the automatic interior lighting control is
activated, the button is flush with the over-
head control panel.
The interior lighting switches on automatically if
you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
Rremove the key from the ignition lock
The cargo compartment lamp switches on auto-
matically if you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen the tailgate or rear door
Ropen a sliding door
The trunk lamp always switches on automati-
cally when the tailgate is opened.
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the cbutton.
XTo switch the rear or cargo compartment
lighting on/off: press thewbutton.
XTo switch the front reading lamps on/off:
press the pbutton.
Rear interior light with reading lamp
in the handles
:Rear interior light and reading lamp
;Switches the reading light on and off
Cargo compartment lamp with button
Cargo compartment lamp with button
:
c Switches the cargo compartment
lighting on/off
If your vehicle is installed with a cargo compart-
ment lamp with a button, you can switch all the
cargo compartment lamps on/off using the
c button in this cargo compartment lamp.
Regardless of the position of the switch, the
cargo compartment lighting can be switched
on/off centrally using the wbutton in the
overhead control panel (
Ypage 99).
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps
General notes
It is essential that the important safety notes on
changing light bulbs are observed
(
Ypage 102).
Have the bulbs of the following interior lights
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop only:
Rlights for the footwell lighting
Rlights for the overhead control panel in the
dashboard
Rlamps in the rear compartment grab handles
Rthe trunk lamp in the headliner in a Passenger Van
RLED light strip in the cargo compartment in a
Cargo Van
Otherwise, the lamps, their brackets or the side
paneling and headliner may be damaged.
If you require help when changing bulbs of other
interior lights, please visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
100Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps
Lights and windshield wiper s

Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.
This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$ Windshield wipers off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
Bî1st pressure point – single wipe; 2nd
pressure point – wipe with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the íwiper switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ positions, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive to precipitation
than in the Äposition, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. This may prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions. Infor-
mation on replacing the wiper blades can be
found under "Replacing wiper blades"
(
Ypage 107).
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
1b To wipe with washer fluid
2°Intermittent wipe
3$Rear window wiper off
4bTo wipe with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XMove the èswitch to the corresponding
position.
If the rear window wiper is activated, the è
symbol is shown in the status area of the dis-
play.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Rear doors
Rear window wipers (example: left rear door)
XFold wiper arm=away from the rear window.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :away from wiper arm =.
XPull wiper blade:up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
XPress new wiper blade :onto wiper arm =
until you hear retaining clips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back onto the rear window.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Lights and windshield wipers
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RIf you wish to use the driver's side settings on
the front-passenger side and, for vehicles
with rear-compartment air conditioning, for
the rear compartment as well, use the "Syn-
chronization" function. The indicator lamp in
the0 button comes on when the function
is switched on.
RAfter long journeys, you can use the residual
heat of the engine to heat the stationary vehi-
cle. The residual heat utilization can only be
switched on or off while the ignition is
switched off. The indicator lamp in the Ì
button comes on when the function is
switched on.
Approximately 60 minutes after parking the
vehicle, dual-zone automatic climate control
can switch on automatically, depending on the
outside temperature. The vehicle is then venti-
lated for about 30 minutes at low fan setting and
dual-zone automatic climate control is dried out.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. Further information on the automatic
engine switch-off can be found under "ECO
start/stop function" (
Ypage 125).
Optimum use of rear-compartment air
conditioning
Vehicles with air-conditioning system
Switch the rear-compartment air-conditioning
system on and off using the air-conditioning sys-
tem control panel. When you switch on the rear-
compartment air conditioning, your settings for
temperature, airflow and air distribution are
automatically adopted on the control panel for
the rear-compartment air conditioning.
The indicator lamp in the /button comes on
when the rear-compartment air-conditioning is
switched on (
Ypage 111).
Vehicles with dual-zone automatic climate
control
To operate the rear-compartment air condition-
ing, use the control panel of the dual-zone auto-
matic climate control system. When you switch
on the rear-compartment air conditioning, you
can set the temperature and airflow separately
on the control panel. The airflow setting is auto-
matically adopted for the rear-compartment air
conditioning. When dual-zone automatic cli-
mate control is in Ãautomatic mode, the air
distribution of the rear-compartment air condi-
tioning is also automatically adjusted. When you set the temperature and airflow of the
rear-compartment air conditioning, the indica-
tor lamp of the
/button (
Ypage 112)
flashes. When the rear-compartment air condi-
tioning is switched on, the indicator lamp on
the / button lights up.
For optimum climate control, set the tempera-
ture to 72 ‡ (22 †) and switch on Ãauto-
matic mode. Only change the temperature in
small increments.
Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
Important safety notes
When the climate control is switched off, air
intake and air circulation also stop. Only use this
setting for a brief period. Otherwise, the win-
dows could fog up.
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: turn airflow control Aclock-
wise to at least level 1– (Ypage 111).
XTo switch off: turn airflow control Acoun-
ter-clockwise to position 0.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the key to position2in the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton and the
display are switched on. The climate control is
automatically adjusted depending on the set
temperature (
Ypage 115).
or
XPress the Kbutton and set blower setting
1 or above.
The blower settings are shown in the display
as a bar graph.
XTo switch off: press theIbutton and,
after reaching the lowest blower speed, press
it again.
The control panel display goes off.
Preferably switch on climate control using the
à button.
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settings are reactivated with the exception of
air-recirculation mode. Air-recirculation mode
remains deactivated.
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
XSwitch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (Ypage 118).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 118).
XTurn temperature control :clockwise to a
higher temperature and air flow control Ato
a blower speed between 3and 6
(
Ypage 111).
XIf possible, only select the ¯setting of the
air distribution (Ypage 116).
Only the indicator lamp in the ¯button
lights up.
XSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (Ypage 114).
XIf the windows still fog up, set the climate
control functions as described for defrosting
of the windshield (
Ypage 117).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You should only select this setting until the win- dows are clear again.
XSwitch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (Ypage 118).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 118).
XSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (Ypage 114).
XSwitch on automatic mode (Ypage 115).
XIf the windows continue to fog up, switch on
the windshield defrosting function
(
Ypage 117).
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers
(Ypage 106).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XIn warm and damp weather, do not allow cold
air to flow onto the windows. Close the side
air vents if required (
Ypage 120).
Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the rear
window defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the ¤button on the control panel.
If the indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up, the rear window defroster is switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be activated.
The vehicle starter battery is not sufficiently
charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting
or seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle is then circulated.
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the side windows and windows could fog up more
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Climate control

quickly, in particular at low outside tempera-
tures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for
a short time.
Air-conditioning system or dual-zone
automatic climate control
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 113).
XPress thehbutton.
If the indicator lamp in the hbutton lights
up, air-recirculation mode is activated.
Air-recirculation mode switches on automati-
cally:
Rat high outside temperatures.
Rwhile driving in a tunnel (only vehicles with a
navigation system).
The indicator lamp in the hbutton is then not
lit up. Outside air is added automatically after
about 30 minutes.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automati-
cally:
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below about 45 ‡ (7 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes when the
cooling with air-dehumidification function is
deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above about 45 ‡ (7 †) and
when the cooling with air-dehumidification
function is active
Convenience opening/pre-entry cli-
mate control
GWARNING
During convenience opening, body parts
could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and the door frame.
There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire opening procedure when
using convenience opening. When opening,
make sure that nobody touches the side win- dow. Release the %switch immediately if
somebody becomes trapped, to interrupt the
opening procedure.
XPre-entry climate control and conveni-
ence opening with the key: press and hold
the % button on the key.
The side windows open automatically and the
blower of the climate control system is acti-
vated.
XRelease the %button.
iAt high interior temperatures, the blower is
also switched on when a door is opened. This
means that slightly cooled air enters the vehi-
cle interior after the engine is started, to cool
the vehicle more rapidly.
Switching the residual heat function
on/off
General notes
Only vehicles with dual-zone automatic climate
control have the residual heat function.
Once the engine is switched off, it is possible to
make use of the residual heat of the engine to
continue heating or ventilating the front com-
partment of the vehicle for approximately
30 minutes. The heating or ventilation time
depends on the set interior temperature.
Switching the function on/off
XTurn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
or remove it.
XPress the Ìbutton.
If the residual heat function is activated, the
indicator lamp in the Ìbutton comes on.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the auxiliary ventila-
tion will be activated. The blower then runs at
medium speed.
The residual heat function switches off auto-
matically
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rif the starter battery's condition of charge is
too low
Rwhen you switch on the ignition
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Key positions
gTo insert/remove thekey, to loc kth esteer -
ing whee l
1To unlockth esteering wheel, powe rsupply
for som econsumer s(e.g. th eradio)
2To switch on th eignition ,powe rsupply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
3To start th eengin e
iIf theke ydoes no tbelong to th evehicle, it
can still be turne din th eignition lock. How-
ever, th eignition will no tbe switched on .The
engin ecanno tbe started.
Prepa ring for a journey
Visual check ofthe vehicle exteri or
XIn particular, checkth efollowin gcomponent s
on th evehicle, and on th etrailer as necessary:
Rlicense plates, vehicl elighting ,tur nsignals,
brak elamp sand wiper blade sfor dir tand
damag e
Rtires and wheels for fir mseating ,correc t
tire pressur eand general condition
Rtrailer to whitch for play and securit y
The trailer couplin gis on eof th emos t
important vehicl epart swit hregard to roa d
safety. Observ eth enote son operation ,
car eand maintenance of th etrailer to w
hitch (see th emanufacturer' soperating
instructions).
XRectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencin gth ejourney.
Checks in the vehicle
Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
XChec kth eequipmen tto mak esur ethat it is
accessible, complet eand read yfor use.
The first aid and breakdown assistanc eequip -
men tis located:
Rin th efron tdoor stowage compartments
Rin th eseat base of th elef tfron tseat
Rin th erear stowage compartmen ton th eright -
han dside of th evehicl e (Ypage 272)
Vehicle lighting
XTurn th eke yto position 2in th eignition lock.
XChec kth elighting system wit hth eaid of a
secon dperson .
XReplacedefective bulbs (Ypage 102).
Before driving off
GWARNIN G
Objects in th edriver's footwell may restrict
th eclearance around th epedal sor bloc k a
depressed pedal .This jeopardizes th eoper -
ating and roa dsafet yof th evehicle. There is a
ris kof an accident.
Stow all objects securel yin th evehicl eso that
they do no tget int oth edriver's footwell.
Whe nusin gfloormats or carpets, mak esur e
that they are properly secured so that they do no tslip or obstruct th epedals. Do no tplac e
several floormats or carpet son to pof on e
another.
GWARNIN G
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correc tusage
of th epedals, e.g. :
Rshoes withthick sole s
Rshoes withhigh heel s
Rslippers
There is aris kof an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensur ecorrec t
usage of th epedals.
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Driving and parking
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