2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS fuel additives

Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons)
.... 179
Crosswind Assist ............................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 69
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 200
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Exhaust check ................................... 141
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Heating ............................................ 97
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 97
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 238 F
First-aid kit .........................................

272
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 298
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 304
Two-way radio ................................ 304
Front fog lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Front-passenger front air bag
Display message (vehicle without
steering-wheel buttons) ................. 197
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 307
Consumption information .............. 307
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 184
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177 Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) .........................................

184
Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying the range (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 184
Displaying the range (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 178
Driving abroad ............................... 141
Driving tips .................................... 140
Fuel content display (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 176
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 306
Important safety notes .................. 306
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Refueling ........................................ 136
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 306
Fuel content
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Fuel level
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Fuel tank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 206
Fuses .................................................. 277 G
Gasoline .............................................

306
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 183
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Genuine parts ...................................... 34
Glove box ........................................... 238
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 29612
Index

inscription on the containers: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 228.5).
You can obtain further information at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Additives for approved operating fluids are nei-
ther required nor permitted. Approved fuel
additives are the exception. Additives can
cause engine damage and must therefore not
be added to the operating fluids.
The use of additives is always the responsibil-
ity of the vehicle operator. The use of additives
may result in the restriction or loss of your
Limited Warranty entitlements. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handling
of fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creat-
ing sparks under all circumstances. Switch
off the engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary
heating before refueling. G
WARNING
Fuels are toxic and harmful to health. There
is a risk of injury.
You must avoid fuels coming into contact
with skin, eyes and clothes or being swal-
lowed.
Do not inhale the fuel vapors. Keep children
away from fuels.
Keep doors and windows closed during the
refueling process.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following points:
R Immediately rinse the fuel off your skin
with soap and water.
R If you get fuel into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes throughly with clean
water. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately. R
Seek medical attention immediately if fuel
has been swallowed. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
When handling, storing and disposing of fuels,
please observe the relevant regulations.
Tank contents Depending on equipment, the total capacity of
the fuel tank may vary.
Total capacity
18.5 US gal (70.0 l)
of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 3.2 US gal
(12.0 l ) Gasoline
Fuel grade
Observe the notes on service products.
! Damage due to wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel may
cause damage to the fuel system, engine
and emission control system.
R Only refuel low-sulfur unleaded fuel with
at least

91 AKI/95 RON.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Your vehicle is E10 compatible.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels:
R Diesel
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M50, M85, M100
R Gasoline with additives containing metal
Do not mix fuels such as these with gaso-
line. Gasoline must only be mixed with
cleaning additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
If the wrong fuel was accidentally used for
refueling:
R Do not switch on the ignition.
R Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on fuel additives (Y page 307). If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in
sulfur, this can produce unpleasant odors. 306
Service products and capacities
Technical data

!
Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
i E10 fuel contains an admixture of up to
10% bioethanol. Your vehicle is E10 compat-
ible. You can refuel your vehicle with E10
fuel.
i You can obtain information on fuel grades
at a qualified specialist workshop or at a gas
station. If there is no identification on the
filling pump, consult a gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
(Y page
136).
Fuel additives
! Operating the engine with subsequently
added fuel additives can cause engine dam-
age. Do not mix fuel additives with fuel. This
does not include additives for the removal
and prevention of deposits. Gasoline can
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Follow the instructions
in the product description. You can find fur-
ther information on recommended additives
in any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Cen-
ter.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using brand-
name fuels with additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
long period of time, deposits can form. This
primarily forms on the inlet valve and in the
combustion chamber.
In some countries, the available fuel grade
may be inadequate. Residue could build up in
the fuel injection system as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz
Commercial Van Center, the fuel should be
mixed with the cleaning additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios indicated on the con-
tainer.
Do not add other fuel additives to the fuel.
This results in unnecessary costs and can
damage the engine. Information on fuel consumption H
Environmental note
CO 2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas that accord-
ing to the current state of knowledge is
mainly responsible for the heating of the
earth's atmosphere (greenhouse effect). The
CO 2 emissions of your vehicle vary in direct
correspondence with the fuel consumption
and is therefore dependent on:
R the efficient utilization of the fuel by the
engine
R the respective style of driving
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, condition of the
road or traffic flow, for example
You can help to minimize CO 2 emissions
with a conservative driving style and regular
maintenance of your vehicle .
Only for certain countries: the respective cur-
rent consumption and emission values of your
vehicle can be found in the COC papers (EC
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These docu-
ments are supplied when the vehicle is deliv-
ered.
Consumption figures were found in the cur-
rently valid respective version: R for vehicles with exhaust gas standard Euro
6 as per directive (EC) no. 715/2007
R for vehicles with exhaust gas standard
EURO VI as per directive (EC) no. 595/2009
Fuel consumption depends on:
R the vehicle version
R the style of driving
R the operating conditions
R the fuel type and fuel grade used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the
following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in city traffic
R during short journeys
R on mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
Observe the advice in the "Protection of the
environment" section to keep fuel consump-
tion low

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Capacities
!
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
Oil change including oil filter Engine oil
Approx. 2 US gal
(7.75 l )Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity !
If the SAE class of the engine oil used does
not cover the outside temperature range in
which your vehicle is traveling, you must
change the engine oil in good time, in partic-
ular before the cold season commences.
Using an engine oil that does not have ade-
quate temperature characteristics can lead
to engine damage.
The temperature range information of the
SAE classification always refers to that of
fresh oil. The temperature characteristics of
the engine oil may deteriorate significantly
as a result of aging during vehicle operation,
especially at low outside temperatures.
Therefore, have the engine oil changed
before the cold season commences. Use an
approved engine oil of the specified SAE
class. Engine oil SAE classification
Viscosity indicates the flow characteristics of a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this
means that it is thick; a low viscosity means
that it is thin. Depending on the respective outside tempera-
tures, select an engine oil according to SAE
classification (viscosity). The viscosity class of
the engine oil can have an influence on the
fuel consumption. The table displays the SAE
classification to be used. The low temperature
characteristics of engine oils can noticeably
deteriorate during operation, e.g. from aging,
soot and fuel accretion. For this reason, regu-
lar oil changes using an approved engine oil
from the suitable SAE classification are
urgently recommended.
Oil change Oil change intervals depend on the vehicle's
operating conditions and the quality of the
engine oil used. The on-board computer auto-
matically shows the date for the next oil
change as an event message in the display.
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Information about oil consumption Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes a maximum of 1.0 US qt

(1.0 l) of
engine oil over a distance of 620 miles
(1,000 km).
Oil consumption may be higher if:
R The vehicle is new.
R You mainly operate the vehicle under ardu-
ous operating conditions.
R You frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Regular maintenance is one of the precondi-
tions for moderate rates of consumption.
You can only estimate the oil consumption
after you have driven a considerable distance.
Check the engine oil level on a regular basis,
e.g. weekly or each time you refuel
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Technical data Z