2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS lights

X
Press a to confirm.
The current setting is displayed.
X To change the setting: press a again.
X Press : or 9 to set Deactivated,
Standard or Sensitive.
X Press a to confirm the choice.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is activated, the À
symbol is shown in the status area of the
display. The selection Standard
or Sensi‐
tive sets the sensitivity with which the sys-
tem determines the attention level.
Further information can be found under
"ATTENTION ASSIST"
(Y page 155).
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Assist.
menu.
X Press : or 9 to select Blind Spot
Assist.
X Press a to confirm.
The current status is shown.
X To activate/deactivate: press the a
button again.
Further information can be found under "Blind
Spot Assist"
(Y page 151).
Setting Lane Keeping Assist Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Assist.
menu.
X Press : or 9 to select Lane Keep‐
ing Assist.
X Press a to confirm.
The current selection Standard or Adap‐
tive is displayed.
X To change the setting: press a again.
Further information can be found under "Lane
Keeping Assist" (Y page
153). Service menu
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, you
have the following options in the
Service
menu:
R Calling up display messages in the message
memory ( Y page

209)
R Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system or checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ( Y page 285)
R Calling up the service due date (ASSYST
PLUS) (Y page 258) Settings menu
Introduction Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, you
have the following options in the
Settings
menu:
R changing the display options in the Inst.
Cluster submenu

(Y page 192)
R changing the time and date in the Time/
Date submenu (Y page 192)
R changing the exterior and interior lighting
settings in the Lights submenu
(Y page 193) On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
191
On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press : or 9 to select the Date:
function.
The display shows the current date.
X To set the date: press a again.
X Press = or ; to switch between day,
month and year.
X Press : or 9 to set the day, month or
year.
X Then press a to confirm.
The display shows the updated date.
Lights submenu Activating/deactivating the surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
If you activate the Locator Lighting func-
tion and the light switch is turned to the Ã
position, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
R surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains on for
40 seconds after the doors
are unlocked. When you start the engine,
the surround lighting is deactivated and the
automatic headlamp feature is activated
(Y page 100).
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. When you
close all the doors and the tailgate/rear
doors, the exterior lighting switches off after
15 seconds.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Use the = or ; button to select the
Settings. menu.
X Use : or 9 to select Lights.
X Press a to confirm.
X Use : or 9 to select the Locator
Lighting function.
The current status appears.
X To switch on/off: press a again.
If you change the setting, conversion does
not take place until the next time the vehicle
is stationary. Deactivating exterior lighting delayed switch-
off temporarily:
X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to
position g in the ignition lock.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated until the next time the engine is
started.
With surround lighting and exterior lighting
delayed switch-off, the following light up
depending on the vehicle's equipment:
R Parking lamps
R Fog lamps
R Low-beam headlamps
R Daytime running lamps
Activating/deactivating interior lighting
delayed switch-off If you activate the Interior Lighting
Delay: function, the interior lighting remains
lit for a further 20 seconds.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Use the = or ; button to select the
Settings. menu.
X Use : or 9 to select Lights.
X Press a to confirm.
X Use : or 9 to select the Interior
Lighting Delay function.
The current status appears.
X To switch on/off: press a again.
Vehicle submenu Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press = or ; to select the Settings
menu.
X Press : or 9 to select Vehicle.
X Press a to confirm.
X Press : or 9 to select the Rain
Sensor Sensitivity function.
The display shows the current setting.
X Press a to change the setting.
X Press : or 9 to select the High,
Standard or Low setting. This setting con-
trols the rain sensor's sensitivity to precipi-
tation. The windshield wiper then wipes On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
193
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsF (USA
only) ! (Canada only)
Release Park. 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).6
Malfunction Ser‐
vice Req. The restraint system is faulty. In addition, the
6 warning lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on the restraint system and its components can
be found under "Occupant safety"
(Y page 46). 6
Fr. Left Malf. Ser‐
vice Req.

or Fr.
Right Malf. Ser‐
vice Req. The front left or right restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition,
the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop. Left Curtain Air‐
bag Service
Required

or Rt.
Curtain Airbag Ser‐
vice Required There is a malfunction in the left or right window curtain air bag. In
addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unin-
tentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
201
On-board computer and displays Z

Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Low Beam
or
Check Right Low
Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
Chk. Trailer L.
Turn Sig.

or Chk.
Trailer R. Turn
Sig. The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Chk. Trailer Brake
Lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Chk. Trailer L.
Tail Lamp

or Chk.
Trailer R. Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Auto Lamps Inopera‐
tive The light sensor is faulty. The automatic headlamp feature is mal-
functioning.
X
Switch the light functions on/off manually (Y page
99).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Chk. Rear L. Turn
Signal

or Chk.
Rear R. Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Chk. Front L. Turn
Signal

or Chk.
Front R. Turn Sig‐
nal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Chk. Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Chk. L. Tail/
Brake Lamp

or Chk.
R. Tail/ Brake Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).202
Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left High
Beam
or Check
Right High Beam The left or right-hand high-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
License Plate Lamp The left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. An addi-
tional warning tone sounds.
X Turn the light switch to à or $.b
Check Left Fog Lamp
or
Check Right Fog
Lamp The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Rear Fog Lamp The rear fog lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page
105).b
Chk. Front L. Park‐
ing Lamp

or Chk.
Front R. Parking
Lamp The front left or front right parking lamp or standing lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
Backup Light The left or right-hand backup lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page
105).b
Check Left Tail
Lamp

or Check
Right Tail Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Malfunction The exterior lighting is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may be defective.
X Check the fuses and if necessary replace any blown fuses (see
the "Fuse allocation" supplement).
X If the display message does not disappear, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. b
Chk. L. Day Run‐
ning Lgt.

or Chk.
R. Day Running Lgt. The left or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
203
On-board computer and displays Z

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 Solutions6
SRS Malfunction:
Service Required The restraint system is faulty. In addition, the
6 warning lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on the restraint system and its components can
be found under "Occupant safety" (Y page 46). 6
Front Left Malfunc‐
tion: Service
Required

or Front
Right Malfunction:
Service Required The front left or right restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition,
the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Left Curtain Air‐
bag Malfunction:
Service Required

or
Rt. Curtain Airbag
Malfunction: Ser‐
vice Required There is a malfunction in the left or right window curtain air bag. In
addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered unin-
tentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Have the restraint system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
215
On-board computer and displays Z

Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsb
Check Left Low Beam
or
Check Right Low
Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Y page 105).b
Check Trailer Left
Turn Signal

or
Check Trailer
Right Turn Signal The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Check Trailer
Brake Lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Check Trailer Left
Tail Lamp

or Check
Trailer Right Tail
Lamp The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). b
Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative The light sensor is faulty. The automatic headlamp feature is mal-
functioning.
X
Switch the light functions on/off manually (Y page
99).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Rear Left
Turn Signal

or
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Check Front Left
Turn Signal

or
Check Front Right
Turn Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb (Y page 105).b
Check Center Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.216
Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays