2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS park assist

The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position k.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level. PARKTRONIC warning displays for vehicles with
Active Parking Assist
E
Front warning displays
F Vehicle symbol as PARKTRONIC measure-
ment operational readiness indicator
G Rear warning displays
On vehicles with Active Parking Assist, the
PARKTRONIC is activated and operational,
(Y page
158), the camera image shows vehicle
icon F. When the PARKTRONIC warning dis-
plays go on, warning displays E and G light
up accordingly as red or yellow brackets
around vehicle icon F.
"Reverse parking" function Backing up straight into a parking space
without turning the steering wheel
:
White guide line without turning the steer-
ing wheel, vehicle width including the exte-
rior mirrors (static)
; Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, at the cur-
rent steering angle (dynamic) =
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately

3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
? Red guide line at a distance of approx-
imately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page
165).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X With the help of white guide line :, check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space.
X Using white guide line : as a guide, care-
fully reverse until you reach the end posi-
tion.
Red guide line ? is then at the end of the
parking space. The vehicle is almost parallel
in the parking space.
Backing up into a perpendicular parking
space with the steering wheel at an
angle :
Parking space marking
; Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, at the cur-
rent steering angle (dynamic)
X After driving past the parking space, stop
the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page

165).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X While the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the park-
ing space until yellow guide line ; reaches
parking space marking :.
X Maintain the steering angle and reverse
carefully.166
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Display
Instrument cluster display
:
Clock (Y page 192)
; Ä COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST dis-
tance warning function
(Y page 149)
j Active Parking Assist
(Y page 159)
= Permanent display: outside temperature or
speed ( Y page

192)
120 km/h! (only for certain countries)
maximum permissible speed exceeded
? Menu bar
Outside temperature (only if header F dis-
plays the additional speedometer)
A Drive program ( Y page 132)
B Transmission position ( Y page
132)
C Gearshift recommendation ( Y page
136)
D Status area
E Display panel for display messages, menus
and menu bar
F Header
X To call up menu bar ? in the display
panel: press the = or ; steering
wheel button.
The menu bar is faded out after a few sec-
onds.
Display panel E shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages. In status area D, the display can show the
status of the following driving systems:
À ATTENTION ASSIST ( Y page
155)
à Lane Keeping Assist ( Y page
153)
V Cruise control (Y page
146)
è Rear window wiper (Y page
110) Menu overview
You can think of the order of the menus as a
circle. Use the = or ; steering wheel
buttons to show the menu bar and scroll
through the menus. Use the : or 9
steering wheel buttons to scroll through their
submenus and functions.
Operation information can be found under
"Operating the on-board computer"
(Y page

181).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
call up the following menus:
R Trip menu (Y page 183)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 185)
R Audio menu ( Y page 187)
R Tel (telephone) menu (Y page 188)
R Assist. (assistance) menu ( Y page 189)
R Service menu (Y page 191)
R Settings menu (Y page 191) Trip menu
Standard display Odometer
X Press and hold the % steering wheel but-
ton until the Trip menu with trip odome-
ter : and odometer ; appears. On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
183
On-board computer and displays Z

You can also have the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment or the attention level displayed
in the Status Overview.
X
To display the attention level: press :
and 9 to switch between the status
overview and the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
The ATTENTION ASSIST assessment shows
the length of the journey since the last
break as well as the attention level detected
(Y page
155).
Deactivating/activating ESP ®This menu is only available on vehicles without
the å button on the center console.
Please observe the important safety notes
under "ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)"
(Y page

68). G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
Further information can be found under "ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)"

(Y page 69).
X Start the engine. Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Assist.
menu.
X Press : or 9 to select ESP.
X Press a to confirm.
The current status is shown.
X To activate/deactivate: press a again.
If the å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the vehicle is ready to
drive, ESP ®
is deactivated.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continu-
ously, ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page

230) and display messages
(Y page 214).
Activating/deactivating the distance
warning function Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Assist.
menu.
X Press 9 or : to select Distance
Warning.
X Press a to confirm.
The current status is shown.
X To activate/deactivate: press the a
button again.
If the distance warning function of COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST is activated, the
display shows the Ä symbol in the
header.
At speeds up to approx 20 mph (30 km/h

),
the display in vehicles with Active Parking
Assist first shows the í status indicator.
Only up to a speed of about 20 mph
(30 km/h) does the display show the Ä
symbol instead of the í status indicator.
Further information can be found under "COL-
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST"
(Y page 149).
Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Assist.
menu.
X Press : or 9 to select Attention
Assist. 190
On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
Currently Unavail.
See Operator's Man‐
ual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could
be automatically deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake
hard, for example.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care on a suitable stretch of road, making slight
steering movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h
).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. F (USA
only) ! (Canada only)
Release Parking
Brake The red
F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an
emergency stop using the parking brake.
X Release the parking brake (Y page
138).214
Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsæ
Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped to the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station. Ï There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. Driving systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions120 km/h!
Maximum Speed
Exceeded Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
X Drive more slowly. À
Attention Assist
Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST has failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. An additional
warning tone sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so that you
get enough rest. Park Assist Can‐
celed Additionally, a warning tone sounds. The active parking assistance
has been canceled and the Active Parking Assist will end automati-
cally. For example, you have touched the steering wheel or driven
too fast.
X Steer and brake yourself.
X If necessary, repeat the parking procedure. Observe the deactiva-
tion conditions as you do so ( Y page
163).Park Assist Inoper‐
ative PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty.
X Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with
PARKTRONIC" section

(Y page 159).
X If the display message continues to be shown, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Active Parking Assist is unavailable or faulty.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Start the engine again.
X If the display message continues to be shown or symbol j is not
shown in the display, consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
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On-board computer and displays Z

Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery are electro statically charged.
An electrostatic charge can build up in the fol-
lowing situations:
R wearing synthetic clothing
R friction between clothing and the seat
R dragging or pushing the battery across car-
pet flooring or any other synthetic materials
R by rubbing the battery with a cloth or towels
Comply with the following safety precautions
and take protective measures when handling
batteries. Risk of explosion. Explosive oxyhy-
drogen is produced when batteries
are being charged. Only charge
batteries in well-ventilated areas.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
therefore prohibited when working
on the battery. Avoid creating
sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con-
tact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear acid-proof protective gloves.
If skin or clothes are splashed with
acid, neutralize the splashes imme-
diately with soapy water or an acid
neutralizer, and then clean the
affected areas with water. Consult
a doctor if necessary.
Wear eye protection. When mixing
water and acid, the liquid can
splash into your eyes. Rinse acid
splashes to the eyes immediately
with clean water and contact a
doctor immediately.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Children are not able to assess the
dangers posed by batteries and
acid.
When handling batteries, observe
the safety precautions and special
protective measures contained in
this Operator's Manual.
H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of
them with the household
rubbish. They must be col-
lected separately and dis-
posed of in an environmen- tally responsible recycling
system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used bat-
teries.
Observe the following notes: R have the batteries recharged more fre-
quently in the following situations:
- if you predominantly drive short distan-
ces.
- if you predominantly drive at low outside
temperatures.
- if you leave the vehicle parked for a
lengthy period.
In order for the batteries to achieve their
maximum possible service life, they must
always be sufficiently charged.
R Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Com-
mercial Van Center if you wish to leave your
vehicle parked for a long period of time.
R When you park the vehicle, remove the key
if you do not require any electrical consum-
ers. The vehicle will then use very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
R If your vehicle requires jump-starting, or if
you wish to provide jump-starting assistance
to another vehicle, only use the jump-start-
ing connection point in the engine compart-
ment
(Y page 272).
R Have the battery removed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with the follow-
ing three batteries, depending on the equip-
ment level:
R Starter battery in the seat base of the right-
hand front seat
R Auxiliary battery in the seat base of the
right-hand front seat
R Additional battery in the seat base of the
left-hand front seat Battery
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Maintenance and care Z

Stowage space in the cargo compart-
ment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
X To remove tools: release clamping
strap ;.
X Remove tool holder cover :
X Carefully pull the tool kit and jack out of the
tool holder.
X To stow tools: before stowing, wind the
jack to the fully closed position and place it
so that the hand wheel is facing forwards
and the plate is facing inwards.
X Place the jack and vehicle tool kit into the
tool holder.
X Replace tool holder cover :.
X Tighten clamping strap ;.
Separate holder for jack Holder for the jack in the cargo compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
The vehicle tool kit or tire-changing tools are
in the seat base of the left front seat
(Y page
270). X
To remove the jack: release clamping
strap :.
X Pull jack ; out of the upper holder and
from the lower fixture =.
X To stow the jack: before stowing, wind the
jack to the fully closed position and place it
so that the hand wheel is facing forwards
and the plate is facing inwards.
X Place jack ; onto lower fixture =.
X Press jack ; into the upper holder and fas-
ten clamping strap :.
The jack is secured. First-aid kit
Removing the first-aid kit The first-aid kit is located in the stowage com-
partment in the co-driver's door.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace any expired
or missing contents.
Observe the legal requirements of the coun-
try in which you are currently driving. Flat tire
In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with the
Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number,
e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
For vehicles with a spare wheel, information
on breakdown assistance in the event of a flat
tire can be found under "Wheels and tires"
( Y page

297). Jump-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is
a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is suffi-
cient ventilation while charging and jump-
starting. Do not lean over a battery. 272
Jump-starting
Breakdown assistance

G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of
injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash away battery acid immedi-
ately with plenty of clean water and seek
medical attention. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery,
gases can escape from the battery. There is
a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
avoid
repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Oth-
erwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by non-combusted fuel.
If the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster do not light up at low tem-
peratures, the discharged battery may have
frozen. In this case you may neither charge the
battery nor jump-start the vehicle. The service
life of a thawed battery may be shorter. Start-
up behavior may deteriorate, in particular at
low temperatures. Have the thawed battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use a rapid charging device to start the
vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from a donor battery using jumper
cables. For this purpose, the vehicle has a
jump-starting connection point in the engine
compartment.
When jump-starting, observe the following
points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles.
If the other vehicle's battery is not accessi-
ble, jump-start the vehicle using a donor
battery or a jump-starting device.
R You may only jump-start the vehicle when
the engine and exhaust system are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
zen. Let the battery thaw first. R
Jump-starting may only be performed from
batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R Only use jumper cables that have a suffi-
cient cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, attach the
battery of another vehicle for a few minutes
before attempting to start. This charges the
empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
Make sure that:
R The jumper cables are not damaged.
R Bare parts of the terminal clamps do not
come into contact with other metal parts
while the jumper cables are connected to
the battery.
R The jumper cables cannot come into contact
with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the
fan. These parts move when the engine is
started and while it is running.
Jumper cables and further information regard-
ing jump starting can be obtained at any quali-
fied specialist workshop. Before connecting the jumper cables
X Apply the parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position j.
X Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g.
audio equipment, blower.
X Turn the key to position u in the ignition
lock and remove it .
X Open the hood (Y page 251). Connecting the jumper cable Jump-starting
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Breakdown assistance Z