2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS MY20 Operator’s Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual DOT (Department of Transportation):
 tire
symbol  : indicates that the tire complies
with the requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code: manufac-
turer id

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual Wheel rim
The part of the wheel on which the tire is
mounted.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight rat-
ing. The actual load on an axle must never
exceed the gross axl

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual Tire tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Tire bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent th

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may mount a spare wheel against the
direction of rotation. Observe the time restric-
tion on use as well as the sp

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual G
WARNING
On uphill and downhill slopes, the jack could
tip over with the vehicle raised. There is a
risk of injury.
Do not change wheels on uphill or downhill
gradients. Notify a qualified specialist

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual Mounting a new wheel
G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the
wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you
could lose a wheel while driving. There is a
ri

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual X
Turn the jack back to its out-of-use position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the tire-
change tool kit in the vehicle again.
X Wheel with hub cap: position the opening
for the tire valve in the hu

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MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020  MY20 Operator’s Manual Tires
R 17 Tires Steel wheels
225/55 R17 RF (XL) 101V 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50
225/55 R17 RF (XL) 101H 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50
R 17
Tires Alloy wheels
225/55 R17 RF (XL) 101V 7 J x 17 H2 ET 51
225/55 R17 RF (X