2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS auxiliary battery

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsTire Pressure Moni‐
tor Currently
Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. Wheel Sensor(s)
Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not shown in the display.
X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors The wheels installed do not have suitable tire pressure sensors. The
tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X Install wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsShift to 'P' or
'N' to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine in transmission position
k
or h.
X Shift the transmission to position j or i.Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being
charged.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P' You attempted to shift the transmission to position
h, k or i
without depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Perm. N Activated
Risk of Rolling An additional warning tone sounds. The transmission has been shif-
ted to position i when the vehicle is coasting or being driven.
X Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and when the
vehicle is stationary shift the transmission to position j.
X Continue driving by shifting the transmission to position h or
k. Risk of Rolling:
Transmission Not
in P An additional warning tone sounds. The driver's door is open and
the transmission is in position k, i or h.
X Shift the transmission to position j.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away ( Y page 138).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

Disconnecting and removing
G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs
or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
R It is important that you observe the
described order of the battery terminals
when connecting and disconnecting a bat-
tery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running. 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.
! You should have all work involving the bat-
tery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If, in exceptional circumstances, you need
to disconnect the battery yourself, please
make sure that:
R Secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll-
ing away.
R You have switched off the engine and
removed the key. Make sure the ignition
is switched off. Check to see that there
are no indicator lamps lighting in the instrument cluster. Electronic compo-
nents such as the alternator may other-
wise be damaged.
R After the battery has been disconnected,
the parking brake is automatically
engaged. You can then no longer move
the vehicle.
R For vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is locked in position P
after disconnecting the battery. You can
then no longer move the vehicle.
R You have first removed the negative ter-
minal and then the positive terminal.
Never mix up the terminal clamp discon-
nection/connection order and never mix
up the terminal clamps. The vehicle's
electronics may otherwise be damaged.
The battery and the cover of the positive ter-
minal clamp must be installed securely dur-
ing operation. Seat base (example: right-hand front seat)
The following description on disconnecting
and removing the battery is based upon the
example of the starter battery in the seat base
of the driver's seat. The additional battery is
disconnected and removed in the same way as
the starter battery. The auxiliary battery is
located in the seat base of the left-hand front
seat.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X Open the front door on the right-hand side.
i To disconnect or remove the additional
battery, open the left-hand front door. The
auxiliary battery is located in the seat base
of the left-hand front seat. 260
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X
Press both latching springs : down and
remove cover ; upwards from the seat
base.
X Remove cover ; by pulling upwards at an
angle from the seat base. Open seat base (example: right-hand front seat)
X Remove screws A from holder B.
X Remove holder B.
X Remove breather hose ? from the top of
the battery.
X Pull the battery out of the seat base until
the negative clamp can be released and
removed.
X Disconnect the negative clamp from nega-
tive terminal =.
X Remove the negative clamp in such a way
that the battery cable terminal no longer
touches negative terminal =. Example: starter battery
X Remove the battery from the seat base and
place it on the door sill panel as shown. If
necessary, hold the battery by handles E.
X Remove the positive clamp cover from posi-
tive terminal C.
X Loosen positive clamp D on positive termi-
nal C. X
Remove positive clamp D in such a way
that the battery cable terminal no longer
touches positive terminal C.
X Lift the battery from the door sill panel by
handles E. Reconnecting and installing
G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs
or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
R It is important that you observe the
described order of the battery terminals
when connecting and disconnecting a bat-
tery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
! Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never mix up the terminal
clamp disconnection/connection order and
never mix up the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise damage the vehicle electronics.
Always observe the prescribed positive ter-
minal installation position when doing so.
Otherwise, the positive clamp may come
into contact with vehicle parts. In this case
there is a risk that the vehicle may short-cir-
cuit and catch fire.
The following description on connecting and
installing the battery is based upon the exam-
ple of the starter battery in the seat base of
the right-hand front seat. The additional bat-
tery is connected and installed in the same
way as the starter battery. The auxiliary bat- Battery
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