2019 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS turn signal

Seat cover ..................................... 270
Sensors ......................................... 268
Sliding door ................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 270
Trim pieces .................................... 270
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Washing the engine ....................... 267
Wheels ........................................... 268
Windows ........................................ 267
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Cargo compartment
Options .......................................... 246
Seating ............................................ 88
Cargo compartment lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ................... 100
Switching on locally ....................... 100
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load ................. 314
Center console
Controls ........................................... 42
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Automatic locking ............................ 74
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 190
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 ...... 101
Halogen headlamps ....................... 102
Mirror lamp in the headliner .......... 101
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 102
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .. 101
Changing bulbs
Additional turn signals ................... 104
Ambient lamp in tailgate ................ 101
Backup lamps ................................ 105
Brake lamps ................................... 105 Cargo compartment lamp .............. 101
Daytime running lamps .................. 104
High-beam headlamps ................... 104
Installing/removing a rear lamp
cluster ........................................... 105
Installing/removing
the co
ver in
the wheel arch ............................... 103
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 105
Interior light ................................... 100
Interior lighting .............................. 100
Low-beam headlamps .................... 103
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 103
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 104
Parking lamps ................................ 104
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Rear interior light in the headline r..1 01
Standing lamps (front) ................... 104
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 105
Tail lamps ...................................... 105
Trunk lamp in the headliner ........... 100
Turn signals (front) ......................... 104
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 105
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 ................................ 242
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 269
Cleaning
see Care
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G
Gasoline............................................. 307
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................1 79
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Genuine parts ...................................... 33
Glove box ...........................................2 40
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 296
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 315
H
Handbrakesee Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Important safety notes .................... 90
Removing/installing ........................ 91
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs .............................1 04
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Hill start assist .................................. 125
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 53
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221 Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening ......................................... 253
Hydroplaning ..................................... 141
I
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 33
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 40
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ...........................................3 8
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 171
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
General notes .................................. 99
Manual control .............................. .100
Notes on changing bulbs ...............1 00
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ................................................. 100
Replacing bulbs .............................1 00
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (cargo compart-
ment) ............................................. 100
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (dashboard) ........... 100
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Turn signals .....................................98
Limited Warranty ................................ 27
Load distribution ...............................245
Load protection net ........................... 249
Loading guidelines ............................ 244
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 315
Loads
Securing ........................................ 246
Transporting .................................. 244
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Replacing bulbs .............................1 03
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lumbar support ................................... 87
Lumbar support
see Lumbar support
M
M+S tires ............................................ 281
Maintenance ...................................... 259
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 254
Maximum speed
Speed limitation .............................1 38
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Removing ......................................... 71
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 42
Memory card (audio) ......................... 184
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94 Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 274
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 191
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Rear-view mirror .............................. 94
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
Mobile phone
see Telephone
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 0
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 301
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Preparing the vehicle .....................2 99
Raising the vehicle ......................... 299
Removing a wheel .......................... 300
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 303
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 299
MP3
Operation ....................................... 184
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 182
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
Index15

Trip odometerDisplaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 180
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Trip odometer
see Trip odometer
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 104
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 104
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 211
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 198
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 298
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 73
With emergency key element ........... 70
USB (audio)
Playing ........................................... 184
V
Vanity mirrorChanging a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 101
Sun visor ........................................ 241
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 34
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 220
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Electronics ..................................... 305
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 290
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 301
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking for a long period ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 299
Registration ..................................... 32
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 135
Towing away .................................. 276
Transporting .................................. 278
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 32
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 32
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 313
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 313
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 305
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 272
24Index

Indicator and warning lamps
FunctionPage
:å ESP®OF F226
;K High-beam headlamps98
=÷ESP®22 4
?#! Turn signal98
AParking brak e136
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)
BBrakes223
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
CÐPowersteering23 1
Dò ABS224
E# Battery200
F1 Doors231
FunctionPag e
G6 Restrain tsystem45
Hü Seat belt222
I; CheckEngin e227
J? Coolan t227
KR Rear fog lamp97
LOFrontfog lamp s97
MhTirepressur emonitor23 0
NÀ ATTENTION ASSIST152
Oæ Reserve fuel227
PL Low-beam headlamps97
QTParking lamp sand
license plat elamp96
iCorresponding message smay also be
shown in th edisplay (Ypage 191).
38Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
At a glance

Indicator and warning lamps
FunctionPage
:å ESP®OF F226
;K High-beam headlamps98
=#! Turn signal98
?Brakes223
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
AParking brak e136
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)
B1Doors231
Cò ABS224
Dü Seat belt222
E; CheckEngin e227
FunctionPag e
F? Coolan t227
GR Rear fog lamp97
HOFrontfog lamp s97
IhTirepressur emonitor23 0
J6 Restrain tsystem45
K÷ ESP®22 4
L· Distanc ewarning sig-
nal22 9
Mæ Reserve fuel227
NL Low-beam headlamps97
OTParking lamp sand
license plat elamp96
iCorresponding message smay also be
shown in th edisplay (Ypage 205).
40Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
At a glance

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.
Key69
Opening and closing
Z

XTo unlock the sliding doors and the tail-
gate or rear door only: press the5but-
ton.
The turn signals flash once.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rthe anti-theft protection is armed again.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The indicator lamps flash three times if:
Rthe anti-theft protection is armed.
Rall the doors and the tailgate or rear door
are closed.
XCheck the locking knobs on all the doors.
The locking knobs must all be in the lowered
position.
The key's factory setting enables you to cen-
trally lock and unlock the following:
Rthe driver's and the front-passenger door
Rthe sliding doors
Rthe tailgate or rear door
In an emergency, the driver's door can also be
unlocked manually using the mechanical key
(
Ypage 70).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
locking-verification signal can be switched on/
off:
Rusing the on-board computer on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons (Ypage 190)
Rat a specialist qualified workshop for vehicles without steering wheel buttons
After unlocking using the remote control, the
surround lighting also goe s o
n in the dark. For
vehicles with steering wheel buttons, the sur-
round lighting can be activated and deactivated
in the on-board computer (
Ypage 189).
Changing the settings of the locking
system
If you travel alone a lot, you may wish to change
the settings of the locking system. Press
the % button to unlock:
Rthe driver's and front-passenger door (Cargo
Van)
or
Rthe driver's door (Passenger Van)
XTo change the setting: press and hold down
the % and& buttons simultaneously
until the battery check lamp flashes twice
(
Ypage 69).
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, press the & or% button to:
Rlock or
Runlock the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door or front doors: press the %button once.
XTo unlock centrally: briefly press the%
button twice.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
XTo restore factory settings: press and hold
down the %and& buttons simultane-
ously until the battery check lamp flashes
twice (
Ypage 69).
The key unlocks the vehicle centrally again.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechani-
cal key.
The anti-theft alarm system (ATA) is triggered
when you unlock and open the vehicle using the
mechanical key (
Ypage 68).
The alarm can be stopped in the following two
ways:
XPress the %or& button on the Smart-
Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
70Key
Opening and closing