2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS coolant

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows .................
122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
Important safety notes .................. 114
Information on dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 116
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 115
Overview of systems ...................... 114
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 311
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 312
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 124
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 123
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 123
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 122
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 121
TEMPMATIC control panel (air
conditioning) .................................. 115
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Co-driver's seat
see Seats
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 40
Overview .......................................... 37
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 190
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 150
Display message ............................ 222
Distance warning function ............. 149
Operation/notes ............................ 149 Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning
......................................... 268
Combination switch .......................... 101
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 241
Type approval/frequency .............. 304
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Consumption statistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 184
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 177
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 44
Center console ................................ 43
Climate control ................................ 43
Driver's door .................................... 44
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ......................... 123
Convenience opening feature ............ 85
Conversions/equipment .................... 33
Coolant (engine)
Adding ........................................... 255
Checking the level ......................... 253
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 220
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 178
Filling capacity ............................... 311
Notes ............................................. 310
Temperature display in the
instrument cluster ......................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Cooling
see Climate control
Crosswind Assist ................................. 70
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 148
Activation conditions ..................... 147
Cruise control lever ....................... 147
Deactivating ................................... 1488
Index

Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................
46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belt .......................................... 47
OCS
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 54
Self-test ........................................... 56
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 183
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 177
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 192
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 180
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 146
Important safety notes .................. 144
Rules for driving off-road ............... 145
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 189
Audio menu ................................... 187
Date menu ..................................... 192
Display messages .......................... 209
Factory settings ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster menu ............... 192
Lights menu ................................... 193
Menu overview .............................. 183
Message memory .......................... 209
Navigation menu ............................ 185
Operating ....................................... 181
Permanent display ......................... 192
Service menu ................................. 191
Setting the date ............................. 192
Setting the display ......................... 192
Setting the display language .......... 192 Setting the language ...................... 192
Setting the time ............................. 192
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard display ............................ 183
Telephone menu ............................ 188
Time menu ..................................... 192
Trip menu ...................................... 183
Vehicle menu ................................. 193
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 178
Current fuel consumption menu .... 178
Date menu ..................................... 181
Digital speedometer menu ............. 178
Display messages .......................... 194
Distance menu ............................... 177
Factory settings ............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 174
Menu overview .............................. 177
Message memory .......................... 195
Operating ....................................... 176
Permanent display ......................... 180
Range menu ................................... 178
Setting the date ............................. 181
Setting the display ......................... 180
Setting the display language .......... 179
Setting the language ...................... 179
Setting the time ............................. 181
Settings menu ............................... 179
Standard display menu .................. 177
Time menu ..................................... 181
Trip computer menu ...................... 177
On-board computer (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board computer (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 2716
Index

Fuel gauge (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) .................
176
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 137
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 105
Replacing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 35
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 206
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 123
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 201
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Reverse warning feature .................. 129
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 78
Side windows ................................... 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 314
Notes ............................................. 249
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 269
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 314S
Safety Children in the vehicle

..................... 60 Operating safety and registration .... 30
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ...........

87
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Correct usage .................................. 49
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Introduction ..................................... 47
Releasing ......................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seat sliders
Problems ......................................... 89
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 88
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 89
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Armrest ............................................ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 269
Important safety notes .................... 87
Seat heating .................................... 95
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 97
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 269
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 267
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 258
Hiding service messages ............... 258
Notes ............................................. 257
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Service phone number ...................... 272
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 310
Coolant (engine) ............................ 310
Engine oil ....................................... 308
Fuel ................................................ 306
Important safety notes .................. 305 Index
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Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................
128
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 189
Steering
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 227
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 208
Warning lamps ............................... 237
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Button overview ............................... 42
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 181
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 135
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 29
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stow-
age compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 238
Glove box ....................................... 238
Important safety notes .................. 238
Stowage net ................................... 239
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 280
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 104
Overview ........................................ 239
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 193
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 70T
Tachometer ........................................
175Tail lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)

........... 202
Replacing bulbs ............................. 108
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) .. 216, 217
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 202
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 104
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 226
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 208
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 313
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 81
Replacing light bulbs (signal/
ambient lamp) ................................ 105
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank contents
Displaying the range (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 184
Displaying the range (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 178
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 305
Cargo tie-down points .................... 313
Guide rail ....................................... 314
Loading rails .................................. 314
Roof carrier .................................... 314
Tires/wheels ................................. 301
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 315
Vehicle data ................................... 312
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 313
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 188
Display message ............................ 227
Introduction ................................... 188
Number from the phone book ........ 188
Redialing ........................................ 189
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 188
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instru-
ment cluster) ................................. 175 Index
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Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ......................................
178
Outside temperature ...................... 175
Setting (climate control) ................ 119
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Time
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 192
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 181
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 285
Checking manually ........................ 285
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 224
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 207
Maximum ....................................... 285
Notes ............................................. 284
Recommended ............................... 282
Tables ............................................ 289
Tire label ........................................ 282
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 285
General notes ................................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 286
Restarting ...................................... 288
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Warning message .......................... 287
Tire pressure table ............................ 289
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 296
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 295
Bar (definition) ............................... 295
Changing a wheel .......................... 297
Characteristics .............................. 295
Checking ........................................ 279
Curb weight (definition) ................. 296
Definition of terms ......................... 295
Direction of rotation ...................... 297 Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................
224
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 207
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 297
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 295
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 294
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 296
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 296
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 296
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 296
Important safety notes .................. 278
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 295
Information on driving .................... 278
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 296
Labeling (overview) ........................ 292
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 297
Load index ..................................... 294
Load index (definition) ................... 296
M+S tires ....................................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 296
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 296
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 296
Maximum tire load ......................... 294
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 296
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 297
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 296
Replacing ....................................... 297
Service life ..................................... 279
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 297
Snow chains .................................. 281
Speed rating (definition) ................ 296
Storing ........................................... 298
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 295 22
Index

Vehicle data .......................................
312
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 313
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 304
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 270
Scope ............................................ 270
Storage location ............................ 270
Stowage compartment in the
rear ................................................ 271
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 272
Ventilation
see Climate control
Vents
see Air vents
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 305
Type plate ...................................... 304 W
Warning Stickers

........................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 233
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 235
Coolant .......................................... 233
Distance warning ........................... 235
Door ............................................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 230
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 233
General notes ................................ 227
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 41
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 39
Parking brake ................................ 138
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 47
Rear door ....................................... 237
Reserve fuel ................................... 233 Restraint system ............................ 232
Seat belt ........................................

228
Sliding door ................................... 237
Steering ......................................... 237
Tire pressure monitor .................... 236
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Capacities ...................................... 312
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 227
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 209
Notes ............................................. 312
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 300
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 297
Checking ........................................ 279
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 278
Interchanging/changing ................ 297
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Mounting a wheel .......................... 298
Removing a wheel .......................... 299
Removing and mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 303
Snow chains .................................. 281
Storing ........................................... 298
Tightening torque ........................... 300
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 301
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 201
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
Windows misted up
see Climate control
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshield
see Windshield Index
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Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Speedometer 175
;
Display 176
=
Tachometer 175
?
f, g
Adjusts the instrument clus-
ter lighting
174
Changes values or settings
or scrolls in lists
176 Function Page
A 3
Selects a submenu or reset
values
176
B È
Selects the menu or display 176
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You can find information about displaying
the outside temperature or the coolant tem-
perature in the display under:
R "Outside temperature display"
(Y page
175)
R "Coolant temperature gauge"
(Y page 175)38
Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
At a glance

Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
å ESP
®
OFF 232
;
K High-beam headlamps
101
=
÷ ESP
® 230
?
#! Turn signal
101
A
Parking brake 138
F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
B
Braking 229
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
C
Ð Power steering
237
D
ò ABS
230
E
# Battery
204
F
1 Doors
237 Function Page
G
6 Restraint system
46
H
ü Seat belt
228
I
; Check Engine
233
J
? Coolant
233
K
R Rear fog lamp
100
L
O Front fog lamps
100
M
h Tire pressure monitor
236
N
À ATTENTION ASSIST
155
O
æ Reserve fuel
233
P
L Low-beam headlamps
100
Q
T Parking lamps and
license plate lamp
99
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Corresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Y page 194).Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
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At a glance