2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS stop start

Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
X Disconnect the battery (Y page 260).
or X Connect the battery to a trickle charger.
Be sure to observe the notes on charging
the batteries

(Y page 262).
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could
affect, for example, the power steering and
the brake boosting effect. You will require
considerably more effort to steer and brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Mobile communications equipment distracts
the driver from traffic conditions. In addi-
tion, the driver could lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
As a driver, use mobile communications
equipment only when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
As a vehicle occupant, use mobile communi-
cations equipment only in the designated
area, e.g. the rear passenger compartment. Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions
prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone
while driving a vehicle.
Always use the hands-free system for tele-
phoning while driving. Only use the telephone
if road traffic conditions permit. If this is not
the case, pull over to a safe location before
using the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately

50 km/h), your vehicle is cov-
ering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel In order to save fuel, observe the following
tips:
X The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service inter-
val display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving
in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
mountainous terrain.
Overrun cutoff If you are in overrun mode and take your foot
off the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is cut
off when the engine speed is out of the idle
speed control range.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident is greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive. 140
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Vehicles with halogen headlamps
The headlamps do not need to be switched to
symmetrical low beam. The legal requirements
of countries in which traffic drives on the
opposite side of the road to the country where
the vehicle is registered are met without the
need to convert the headlamps. Transport by rail
Transporting your vehicle by rail may be sub-
ject to certain restrictions or require special
measures to be taken in some countries due
to varying tunnel heights and loading stand-
ards.
You can obtain information on this from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's brak-
ing effect, the drive wheels could lose their
grip. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
This also applies to automatic braking if you
have activated cruise control.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
should change down to shift range 2 or 1 in
good time
(Y page 133).
This should be observed in particular when
driving with a laden vehicle and when towing a
trailer.
You thereby make use of the braking effect of
the engine and do not have to brake as often
to maintain the speed. This relieves the load
on the service brake and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly. Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving, the braking system can over-
heat. This increases the stopping distance
and can even cause the braking system to
fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
Never depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.
Drive on for a short while. The brakes are
cooled down more quickly in the airflow.
Wet road surfaces If you have been driving for a long time in
heavy rain without braking, there may be a
delayed response when you first apply the
brakes. This may also occur after driving
through a car wash or deep water.
You must depress the brake pedal more firmly.
Maintain a longer distance to the vehicle in
front.
While paying attention to the traffic conditions,
you should brake the vehicle firmly after driv-
ing on a wet road surface or through a car
wash. This heats the brake discs, so that they
dry more quickly, which protects them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads When driving on salted roads, salt may start to
build up on the brake disks and brake pads.
This can increase braking distances considera-
bly.
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in
front.
To remove any build-up of salt that may have
formed:
X Apply the brakes at the start of the journey,
occasionally during journey and at the end 142
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Driving on flooded roads
!
Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water could enter the
vehicle interior or engine compartment. It
can then damage the engine's or automatic
transmission's electronic components. It
can also be sucked in by the engine's air
intake connection and cause engine dam-
age.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in mind
that: R the water level of standing water should not
be above the lower edge of the front
bumper
R you must not drive faster than walking
speed Driving in winter
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's brak-
ing effect, the drive wheels could lose their
grip. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
! An accumulation of snow and ice, particu-
larly when frozen, caught in the area around
the air intake slots, moving parts, the axles
and the wheel arches may:
R restrict air intake
R damage vehicle parts
R cause malfunctions by restricting the
mobility intended by the design (e.g.
reduced possible steering input).
Regularly check the vehicle and remove
snow or ice when traveling in wintry condi-
tions.
If there is any damage, inform a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission may
only briefly coast in neutral position N.
Extended coasting of the wheels, e.g. when
towing, results in transmission damage. Have your vehicle winterized at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and brak-
ing maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position i.
X Try to maintain control of the vehicle using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially
in wooded areas or on bridges. If you do not
adjust your driving style, the vehicle may start
to skid. Always adapt your driving style and
drive at a speed to suit the prevailing weather
conditions.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
You can find further information under:
R "M+S tires" ( Y page
280)
R "Snow chains" (Y page 281)
R "Driving with summer tires" (Y page 280)
Also observe the notes under "Winter opera-
tion" (Y page 280). Driving off-road
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle. 144
Driving tips
Driving and parking

R
Drive with extreme care over unknown ter-
rain where you can only see for a short dis-
tance. As a precaution, get out of the vehi-
cle to take a look at the route to be taken in
advance.
R Check the water depth before fording.
R Watch out for obstacles (e.g. rocks, holes,
tree stumps and ruts).
R Avoid edges where the surface could crum-
ble or break away.
Checklist after driving off-road !
If you detect damage to the vehicle after
driving off-road, have the vehicle checked
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Off-road driving places a higher demand on
your vehicle than normal road operation.
Check your vehicle after driving on rough ter-
rain. By doing so you will notice any damage in
good time and reduce the risk of an accident
for yourself and other road users. Clean your
vehicle thoroughly before driving on public
roads.
Observe the following points after driving off-
road, on construction sites and before driving
on public roads:
X Activate ESP ®
(Y page 69).
X Clean the headlamps and tail lamps and
check them for damage.
X Clean the front and rear license plates.
X Clean the windshield, windows and exterior
mirrors.
X Clean the steps, door sills and grab handles.
This increases safety of footing.
X Clean the wheels/tires, wheel housings and
the underbody of the vehicle with a water
jet.
This increases road grip, especially on wet
road surfaces.
X Check the wheels/tires and wheel housings
for trapped foreign objects and remove
them.
Trapped foreign objects can damage the
wheels/tires and may be flung out from the
vehicle when you continue driving.
X Check the underbody for trapped branches
or other parts of plants and remove them.
Trapped branches or other parts of plants
increase the risk of fire and can cause dam- age to fuel lines, brake hoses and the rubber
bellows of axle joints and drive shafts.
X Clean the brake disks, brake pads and axle
joints, particularly after operation in sand,
mud, grit/gravel, water or similarly dirty
conditions.
X Check the entire floor assembly, the tires,
wheels, bodywork structure, brakes, steer-
ing, chassis and exhaust system for any
damage.
X Check the service brake for operating
safety, e.g. carry out a brake test.
X If you notice strong vibrations after driving
off-road, check the wheels and drive train
for foreign objects again. Remove any for-
eign objects which can lead to imbalances
and thus cause vibrations. Driving in mountainous areas
When driving in mountainous areas, note that
the power output of the engine, and with it its
gradient climbing capability, decrease with
increasing altitude. Please take note of this
particularly when driving with a trailer in moun-
tainous areas.
The maximum permissible trailer loads are
valid for journeys at altitudes up to

1100 yds
(1000 m) above sea level with gradients up to
12%.
Information on maximum permissible trailer
loads can be found in your vehicle registration
papers and on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 304) or under "Trailer loads" ( Y page 315).
When driving at altitudes of 2700 yds
(2500 m) above sea level, the ECO start/stop
function is no longer available.
Notes on braking on downhill gradients can be
found in the "Braking" section (Y page 142). Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains the speed of the vehi-
cle for you. It brakes automatically in order to
avoid exceeding the set speed.146
Driving systems
Driving and parking

X
Bring the vehicle safely to a stop when the
parking symbol shows the desired parking
space in the instrument cluster.
X Shift the transmission to position k.
The display shows the Start Park
Assist? Yes: OK No: % message and
the location of the parking space.
X To cancel the process: press the % but-
ton on the steering wheel or drive off.
or X To park using active parking assistance:
press the a button on the steering
wheel.
The display shows the
Park Assist
Active: Accelerate and Brake Obs.
Surroundings message.
X Let go of the steering wheel.
X Reverse the vehicle, being ready to brake at
all times. Exit the parking space slowly and
do not drive faster than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Otherwise parking assistance is canceled
and Active Parking Assist is stopped.
Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a
standstill when the vehicle approaches the
rear border of the parking space.
Maneuvering may be required in tight parking
spaces. The display shows the Park Assist
Active: Select D Obs. Surroundings
message.
X While the vehicle is stationary, shift the
transmission to position h.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction. The display shows the
Park Assist Active: Accelerate and
Brake Obs. Surroundings message.
i You will achieve the best results by waiting
for the steering procedure to complete
before pulling away.
X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all
times.
Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a
standstill.
The display shows the Park Assist
Active: Select R Obs. Surroundings
message.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete,
the Park Assist Finished message appears
in the display and a tone sounds. The parking
assistance function of Active Parking Assist is
stopped. The vehicle is parked and kept sta-
tionary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is canceled
when you depress the accelerator pedal.
Active Parking Assist no longer supports you
with steering interventions and brake applica-
tions. Once active parking assistance has been
stopped, you must steer and brake again your-
self. PARKTRONIC is still available.
Parking tips:
R The way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent on
various factors. These include the position
and shape of the vehicles parked in front
and behind it and the conditions of the loca-
tion. It may be the case that Active Parking
Assist guides you too far into a parking
space, or not far enough into it. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. In this case, cancel the active
parking assistance.
R You can also engage transmission position
h prematurely. The vehicle redirects and
does not drive as far into the parking space.
If you change direction too early, parking
assistance is canceled and Active Parking
Assist is stopped. It is then not possible to
achieve a sensible parking position from the
current position.
Exiting a parking space In order that Active Parking Assist can assist
you when exiting the parking space, the follow-
ing conditions must be fulfilled:
R the border of the parking space must be
high enough at the front and the rear, a
curb, for instance, is not sufficient.
R the border of the parking space must not be
too wide. Your vehicle can be maneuvered
into a position at a maximum of 45° to the
starting position in the parking space.
R a maneuvering distance of at least

3.3 ft
(1.0 m) must be available.
Active Parking Assist can only assist you with
exiting a parking space if you have parked the
vehicle parallel to the direction of travel using
Active Parking Assist.
If PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, Active Park-
ing Assist brakes automatically when exiting
from the parking space. You are responsible
for braking in good time. 162
Driving systems
Driving and parking

X
Start the engine.
X Switch on the turn signal in the direction in
which you are pulling away.
X Shift the transmission to position h or k.
The display shows the message Start
Park Assist? Yes: OK No: %.
X To cancel the process: press the % but-
ton on the steering wheel or drive off.
or
X To exit the parking space using active
parking assistance: press the a button
on the steering wheel.
The display shows the message Park
Assist Active: Accelerate and Brake
Obs. Surroundings.
X Let go of the steering wheel.
X Pull away, being ready to brake at all times.
Exit the parking space slowly and do not
drive faster than
6 mph (10 km/h). Other-
wise parking assistance is canceled and
Active Parking Assist is stopped.
Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a
standstill when the vehicle approaches a
border of the parking space.
X While the vehicle is stationary, shift the
transmission to position h or k as
required or according to the message.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction. The display shows the
message Park Assist Active: Acceler‐
ate and Brake Obs. Surroundings.
i You will achieve the best results by waiting
for the steering procedure to complete
before pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steering
wheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
X Drive forwards and reverse as prompted by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several
times if necessary.
Once you have exited the parking space com-
pletely:
R The display shows the Park Assist Fin‐
ished message.
R A tone sounds.
R The steering wheel is moved to the straight-
ahead position
The parking assistance function of Active Park-
ing Assist is stopped. You will then have to
steer and merge into traffic on your own.
PARKTRONIC is still available. You can take over the steering before the vehi-
cle has exited the parking space completely.
This is useful, for example when you recognize
that it is already possible to pull out of the
parking space.
Canceling active parking assistance X
Stop the movement of the steering wheel or
steer yourself.
or X Press the f button and deactivate
PARKTRONIC
(Y page 158).
Parking assistance is canceled immediately
and Active Parking Assist is stopped. The
display shows the Park Assist Canceled
message.
Active parking assistance is canceled automat-
ically in the following cases:
R you apply the parking brake.
R parking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible.
R you are driving faster than

6 mph
(10 km/h).
R a wheel spins and ESP ®
intervenes or fails.
The ÷ warning lamp in the instrument
cluster then lights up.
R you unfasten your seat belt.
R you open a door or the tailgate/rear-end
door.
R you shift the transmission to position j.
A warning tone sounds, the parking symbol in
the display goes out and the Park Assist
Canceled message appears.
Once active Parking Assist has been canceled,
you must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, vehicles are
automatically braked down to a standstill. To
continue driving, you must depress the accel-
erator pedal again. Rear view camera
General notes On vehicles with a tailgate, the rear view cam-
era is next to the tailgate handle
(
Y page

267).
On vehicles with rear-end doors, the rear view
camera is in the top of the license plate mold-
ing ( Y page 267). Driving systems
163
Driving and parking Z

Steering wheel buttons
Left control panel on the steering wheel
=
; R
Calls up the menu bar in the dis-
play
R Selects a menu 9
: Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: opens the
track or station list and selects a
station or an audio track
R In the Tel (Telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number 9
: Press and hold:
R
Quickly scrolls through all lists
R In the Audio menu: selects a sta-
tion or an audio track using rapid
scrolling.
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms the display message
R In all menus: confirms the selec-
ted entry in the list or the display
R In the Audio menu: stops the sta-
tion search
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected num-
ber % Press briefly:
R Back
R In the Audio menu: exits the
track or station list
R Hides display messages
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory
R Vehicles with a navigation sys-
tem: switches off voice-operated
control of the navigation system
(see the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions) % Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu Right control panel on the steering wheel
6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory ~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume ó R
Vehicles with a navigation sys-
tem: switches on voice-operated
control of the navigation system
(see the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions) 8 R
Mute i
The audio devices, telephone and voice-
operated control using the steering wheel
buttons in the right control panel only func-
tion with a Mercedes-Benz audio or naviga-
tion system. If you are using an audio or
navigation system from another manufac-
turer, the described functions may be
restricted or not available at all. 182
On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)On-board computer and displays

Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
When using the phone, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
X Switch on the audio system (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions).
X Switch on the mobile phone (see the manu-
facturer's separate operating instructions).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection between
the mobile phone and the audio system (see
the separate operating instructions).
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Tel menu.
The display shows one of the following mes-
sages:
R The name of the network provider or Phone
READY: the mobile phone has found a net-
work and is ready to receive.
R No Service: there is no network available
or the mobile phone is searching for a net-
work.
R Bluetooth Ready: you have not yet estab-
lished a Bluetooth ®
connection between the
mobile phone and the audio system.
You can obtain further information about suita-
ble mobile phones and connecting mobile
phones via Bluetooth ®
:
R at a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center
R on the Internet at
http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect Accepting a call
X
Press the 6 button to answer a call.
If someone calls you when you are in the Tel
menu, a corresponding display message
appears in the multifunction display.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the ~ steering wheel button.
Dialing a number from the phone book Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Tel menu.
X Press :, 9 or a to switch to the
phone book.
X Press : or 9 to select names succes-
sively.
If you press and hold the button for longer
than one second, the names in the phone
book are shown rapidly one after another.
or
X Press and hold : or 9 for longer than
five seconds.
Rapid scrolling — the name that starts with
the next letter or the previous letter in the
alphabet is displayed. Rapid scrolling stops
when you release the button or reach the
end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for a name:
press 6 or a to start
dialing.
or X If there is more than one number for a
particular name:
press the 6 or a
button to display the numbers.
X Press : or 9 to select a telephone
number. 188
On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays