2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS park assist

Summer tires in winter .................. 280
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) .....................................
297
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 297
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 296
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 295
Tire size designation, load-bear-
ing capacity, speed rating .............. 293
Tire tread ....................................... 279
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 297
Total load limit (definition) ............. 297
Traction (definition) ....................... 297
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 295
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 297
Wheel and tire combination ........... 302
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 296
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 301
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 277
Important safety notes .................. 274
Towing
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 276
Installing/removing the towing
eye ................................................. 275
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 159
Axle load, permissible .................... 315
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 268
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 170
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 171
Driving tips .................................... 168
Notes on retrofitting ...................... 315
Power supply ................................. 173
Trailer loads ................................... 315
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 274
With both axles on the ground ....... 276
With the rear axle raised ................ 276
Towing eye
Storage location ............................ 270
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights
...............................................
172
Trailer operation
Lights display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 216
Lights display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 202
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 153
ESP ®
................................................ 69
PARKTRONIC ................................. 159
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 172
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 310
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 132
Transport
Lashing straps ............................... 246
Loading guidelines ......................... 242
Stickers ......................................... 246
Vehicle ........................................... 276
Transport by rail ................................ 142
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 142
Transportation aids
Load protection net ....................... 248
Transporting
Cargo compartment variations ...... 244
Load distribution ............................ 243
Securing a load .............................. 244
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 269
Trip computer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 184
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 185
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Selecting the display units (vehi-
cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 192 Index
23

Vehicle data .......................................
312
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 313
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 304
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 270
Scope ............................................ 270
Storage location ............................ 270
Stowage compartment in the
rear ................................................ 271
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 272
Ventilation
see Climate control
Vents
see Air vents
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 305
Type plate ...................................... 304 W
Warning Stickers

........................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 233
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 235
Coolant .......................................... 233
Distance warning ........................... 235
Door ............................................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 230
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 233
General notes ................................ 227
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 41
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 39
Parking brake ................................ 138
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 47
Rear door ....................................... 237
Reserve fuel ................................... 233 Restraint system ............................ 232
Seat belt ........................................

228
Sliding door ................................... 237
Steering ......................................... 237
Tire pressure monitor .................... 236
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Capacities ...................................... 312
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 227
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 209
Notes ............................................. 312
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 300
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 297
Checking ........................................ 279
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 278
Interchanging/changing ................ 297
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Mounting a wheel .......................... 298
Removing a wheel .......................... 299
Removing and mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 303
Snow chains .................................. 281
Storing ........................................... 298
Tightening torque ........................... 300
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 301
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 201
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
Windows misted up
see Climate control
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshield
see Windshield Index
25

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers
135
;
• Cup holder 239
• Ashtray 240
=
Combination switch 101
?
PARKTRONIC warning indi-
cators
156
A
Horn
B
• Instrument cluster (vehi-
cle without steering wheel
buttons)
38
• Instrument cluster (vehi-
cle with steering wheel but-
tons)
40
C
DIRECT SELECT lever 131
D
Center console control
panel
43
E
Inside rearview mirror 96
F
• Overhead control panel 44
• Interior lamp 102
G
Glove box 238 Function Page
H
Cup holder 239
I
• 12 V socket 241
• Cigarette lighter 240
J
Ignition lock 127
K
Adjusts the steering wheel 95
L
Diagnostics connection 31
Opens the hood 251
M
Applies the parking brake 138
N
Door control panel 44
O
Releases the parking brake 138
P
Light switch 99
Q
• Coin/card holder
• Driving system control
panel
Ç Deactivates/activates
Lane Keeping Assist
153
c Deactivates/activates
PARKTRONIC
156
R
Cruise control lever 147Cockpit
37At a glance

Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
å ESP
®
OFF 232
;
K High-beam headlamps
101
=
÷ ESP
® 230
?
#! Turn signal
101
A
Parking brake 138
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
B
Braking 229
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
C
Ð Power steering
237
D
ò ABS
230
E
# Battery
204
F
1 Doors
237 Function Page
G
6 Restraint system
46
H
ü Seat belt
228
I
; Check Engine
233
J
? Coolant
233
K
R Rear fog lamp
100
L
O Front fog lamps
100
M
h Tire pressure monitor
236
N
À ATTENTION ASSIST
155
O
æ Reserve fuel
233
P
L Low-beam headlamps
100
Q
T Parking lamps and
license plate lamp
99
i
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Y page 194).Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
39
At a glance

R
Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop only.
R Have the bulbs of the following lamps
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
- Additional brake lamps
- The license plate lighting
- Front fog lamp
- Side marker lamp
Please also observe the notes on the inte-
rior lights
(Y page 103).
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Front lamp clusters
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
:
Side-mounted addi-
tional turn signal lamp WY 5 W
;
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
=
Low-beam headlamps H7 55 W
?
Front fog lamp H11 55 W
A
High-beam headlamp/
parking lamp/standing
lamp/daytime running
lamp H15 55 W/
15 W
B
Side marker lamp LED Installing/removing the cover on the
front wheel arch
X
To remove: switch off the lighting system.
X To change a bulb set in the left headlamp,
turn the steering wheel clockwise as far as it
will go. To change a bulb in the right head-
lamp, turn the steering wheel counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go.
The space in front of the cover in the front
wheel arch then becomes greater.
X Grip cover : in the middle.
X Slide cover : upwards, remove and let it
hang from the strap.
X To install: if necessary, remove dirt from
cover : and the opening in the wheel arch.
X Insert cover : at the top and thread the
cover strap through the opening in the
wheel arch.
X Slide cover : down as far as it will go.
Low-beam headlamps View from inside (example: left headlamp)
X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page

106).
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and remove it. 106
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

Key positions
g
To insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel
1 To unlock the steering wheel, power sup-
ply for some consumers (e.g. the radio)
2 To switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
3 To start the engine
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on.
The engine cannot be started. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following compo-
nents on the vehicle, and on the trailer as
necessary:
R
license plates, vehicle lighting, turn sig-
nals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to
road safety. Observe the notes on opera-
tion, care and maintenance of the trailer
tow hitch (see the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions).
X Rectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey. Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X Check the equipment to make sure that it is
accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is located:
R in the front door stowage compartments
R in the seat base of the left front seat
R in the rear stowage compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
(Y page 270)
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page
105). Before driving off
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so
that they do not get into the driver's foot-
well. When using floormats or carpets, make
sure that they are properly secured so that
they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do
not place several floormats or carpets on
top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. Driving
127
Driving and parking Z

X
Stow luggage items securely. Secure the
load as per the loading guidelines
(Y page
242).
X Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals.
X Close all doors. Starting the engine
Important safety notes G
DANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to
health and can result in poisoning. There is a
risk of fatal injury. Therefore, never leave the
engine running an enclosed space without
adequate ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator when start-
ing the engine.
X Before starting the engine, ensure the fol-
lowing:
R all the doors are closed.
R all the vehicle occupants are wearing their
seat belts correctly.
R the parking brake is applied.
i If you depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine, the pedal travel may be
shorter and pedal resistance higher.
If you depress the brake pedal again after
starting the engine, pedal travel and resist-
ance will be back to normal again.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position j
(Y page
131).
The transmission position indicator in the
display shows j.
You can also start the engine in neutral posi-
tion i. Starting the engine X
Turn the key to position 3 in the ignition
lock
(Y page 127) and release it as soon as
the engine is running. Driving off
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
The vehicle can suddenly accelerate if the
engine speed is above the engine idling
speed and you then select transmission
position h or k. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
When engaging transmission position h or
k at a standstill, always keep the brake
pedal depressed firmly and do not depress
the accelerator pedal at the same time.
! Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary k. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position h or k.
On vehicles with a reverse warning feature,
when reverse gear k is engaged a warning
tone sounds to alert other road users
(Y page

129).
X Release the parking brake (Y page
138).
The F (only USA) or J (only Canada)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
X Release the brake pedal.
Hill start assist automatically maintains the
brake pressure for about another two sec-
onds after the brake pedal is released. This
makes it possible to pull away without the
vehicle immediately rolling back
(Y page

129).
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position j to the desired transmis-
sion position if you depress the brake pedal.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but
the j position remains engaged. 128
Driving
Driving and parking

i
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down. You can open the doors from
the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature
(Y page 76).Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
Hill start assist automatically maintains the
brake pressure for about another second, after
you have taken your foot off the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll. G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient
R the transmission is in position N
R the parking brake is applied
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning Backing up warning device
G
WARNING
Other road users may ignore or fail to hear
the warning tone of the reverse warning fea-
ture. There is a risk of injury if you fail to
ensure that the area in which you are
maneuvering is clear.
Make sure that there are no persons or
objects in the area in which you are maneu-
vering. It may be necessary to enlist the
help of a second person when maneuvering.
The reverse warning feature is a system
designed to assist you in ensuring the safety
of other road users.
A warning signal sounds to alert other road
users when reverse gear is engaged. The vol-
ume of the warning tone can be reduced for
night-time driving.
X To reduce the volume of the warning
tone: engage reverse gear twice in quick
succession.
The warning tone is now quieter.
i The warning tone sounds at a normal vol-
ume by default. The volume of the warning
tone has to be reduced each time you
engage reverse gear if necessary. Driving
129
Driving and parking Z