2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS light

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
27
Operating Instructions ........................... 27
Service and vehicle operation ................ 27
Proper use ............................................. 29
Protection of the environment ............... 29
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ................................................. 30
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 34
QR code for rescue card ........................ 35
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 35 At a glance
........................................... 37
Cockpit ..................................................
37
Instrument cluster (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 38
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 40
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 42
Center console ...................................... 43
Overhead control panel ......................... 44
Door control panel ................................. 44 Safety ...................................................
46
Useful information .................................
46
Occupant safety .................................... 46
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 66
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 70 Opening and closing
...........................71
Useful information .................................
71
Key ........................................................ 71
Central locking ...................................... 75
Driver's door and co-driver's door ......... 76
Sliding door ........................................... 77
Electric sliding door ............................... 78
Tailgate .................................................. 81
Rear-end doors ...................................... 82
Side windows ......................................... 84 Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors .......................................................
87
Useful information .................................

87
Seats ..................................................... 87
Steering wheel ....................................... 95
Mirrors ................................................... 96
Memory function ................................... 97 Lights and windshield wipers
............99
Useful information .................................
99
Exterior lighting ..................................... 99
Interior lighting .................................... 102
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps ..................................... 103
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 109 Climate control
................................. 114
Useful information ...............................
114
Overview of climate control systems ... 114
Operating the climate control sys-
tem ...................................................... 117
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 124 Driving and parking ..........................
126
Useful information ...............................
126
Breaking-in notes ................................. 126
Driving ................................................. 126
Automatic transmission ....................... 130
Refueling ............................................. 136
Parking ................................................ 138
Driving tips .......................................... 140
Driving systems ................................... 146
Towing a trailer .................................... 168 On-board computer and displays
....174
Useful information ...............................
174
Important safety notes ........................ 174
Display and operation .......................... 174
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 176
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 181
Display messages (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 194 2
Contents

Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .......................
209
Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 227 Stowing and features .......................
238
Useful information ...............................
238
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 238
Sun visors ............................................ 239
Cup holder ........................................... 239
Bottle holder ........................................ 240
Ashtray ................................................ 240
Cigarette lighter ................................... 240
12 V socket ......................................... 241
Mobile communications equipment ..... 241 Transporting loads
............................242
Useful information ...............................
242
Loading guidelines ............................... 242
Load distribution ................................. 243
Securing loads ..................................... 244
Lashing straps ..................................... 246
Securing loads ..................................... 248
Carrier systems ................................... 249 Maintenance and care
......................250
Useful information ...............................
250
Engine compartment ........................... 250
Maintenance ........................................ 257
Battery ................................................. 258
Care ..................................................... 263 Breakdown assistance
.....................270
Useful information ...............................
270
Where will I find...? .............................. 270
Flat tire ................................................ 272
Jump-starting ....................................... 272
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 274
Electrical fuses .................................... 277 Wheels and tires ...............................
278
Useful information ...............................
278
Important safety notes ........................ 278
Operation ............................................ 278 Operation in winter .............................. 280
Tire pressure

....................................... 282
Loading the vehicle .............................. 289
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 292
Changing wheels ................................. 297
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 301
Spare wheel ......................................... 302 Technical data ...................................
304
Useful information ...............................
304
Vehicle electronics .............................. 304
Identification plates ............................. 304
Service products and capacities .......... 305
Vehicle data ......................................... 312 Contents
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Function/notes ............................. 155
Attention Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lamp
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ...........
202
AUTO lights
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 264
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100
Automatic locking ............................... 76
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Changing gear ............................... 132
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Display message ............................ 225
Drive program display .................... 132
Driving tips .................................... 134
Emergency running mode .............. 136
Engaging drive position .................. 131
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging reverse gear ................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Gearshift recommendation ............ 136
Important safety notes .................. 130
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 135
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Program selector button ................ 134
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 135
Shift ranges ................................... 133
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Trailer towing ................................. 135
Transmission oil change ................ 310
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 132
Transmission positions .................. 132
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 136 Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ...............................................
315 B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................

217
Backup lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Replacing bulbs ............................. 108
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 67
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 263
Charging ........................................ 262
Connecting and installing .............. 261
Disconnecting and removing ......... 260
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Important safety notes .................. 258
Jump starting ................................. 272
Location ......................................... 259
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 127
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 50
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 153
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 191
Collision warning ........................... 153
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 152
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 152
Notes/function .............................. 151 Index
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Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display
............................. 153
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth ®
Audio ............................... 187
Brake
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 196
Downhill slopes .............................. 142
Heavy and light loads ..................... 142
New brake discs ............................ 143
Wet road surfaces .......................... 142
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 255
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 199
Notes ............................................. 310
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Replacing bulbs ............................. 108
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 216
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 202
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 143
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 150
Applying the parking brake ............ 138
BAS .................................................. 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 310
Checking brake fluid level .............. 255
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
EBD .................................................. 68 Hill start assist ............................... 129
Important safety notes
.................. 142
New brake pads/linings ................ 143
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 143
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz Service24h ........... 272
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 270
Breakdown assistance
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 176
On the steering wheel .................... 181 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees ..........................

27
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash ........................................ 264
Carpets .......................................... 269
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 266
Interior ........................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 263
Paint .............................................. 265
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 265
Rear view camera .......................... 267
Roof lining ...................................... 269
Seat belt ........................................ 269
Seat cover ..................................... 269
Sensors ......................................... 267
Sliding door ................................... 267
Steering wheel ............................... 269
Trim pieces .................................... 269
Washing by hand ........................... 264
Washing the engine ....................... 265
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 265
Wiper blades .................................. 266 6
Index

Cargo compartment
Options .......................................... 244
Seating ............................................ 90
Cargo compartment lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 104
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ................... 103
Switching on locally ....................... 103
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 244
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load ................. 314
Center console
Controls ........................................... 43
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation
(on-board computer) ...................... 194
Automatic locking ............................ 76
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 75
Locking/unlocking (emergency
key element) .................................... 72
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 71
Central locking system
see Central locking
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of ownership .......................... 28
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ...... 104
Halogen headlamps ....................... 105
Mirror lamp in the headliner .......... 104
Signal and ambient light in the
tailgate .......................................... 105
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .. 104
Changing bulbs
Additional turn signals ................... 107
Ambient lamp in tailgate ................ 104
Backup lamps ................................ 108
Brake lamps ................................... 108
Cargo compartment lamp .............. 104
Daytime running lamps .................. 107
High-beam headlamps ................... 107
Installing/removing a rear lamp
cluster ........................................... 108 Installing/removing the cover in
the wheel arch
............................... 106
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 108
Interior light ................................... 103
Interior lighting .............................. 103
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 106
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 108
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Rear interior light in the head-
liner ............................................... 104
Standing lamps (front) ................... 107
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 108
Tail lamps ...................................... 108
Trunk lamp in the headliner ........... 103
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 108
see Changing light bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Sliding door ..................................... 66
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 240
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 268
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 117
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 116
Controlling automatically ............... 119 Index
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Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................
223
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 206
Displaying the speed ..................... 147
Driving system ............................... 146
Function/notes ............................. 146
Important safety notes .................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Resuming the stored speed ........... 148
Setting a speed .............................. 148
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 148
Cup holder ......................................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 239
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data collection
Processing and forwarding

.............. 35
Date
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 192
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Daytime running lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 100
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 31
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 193
Interior lighting .............................. 193 Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval

........................................... 31
Digital speedometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 185
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 178
Dimensions ........................................ 313
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 183
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 176
Permanent display (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Permanent display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 210
Service interval display .................. 257
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 196
Service interval display .................. 257
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 209
Driving systems ............................. 221
Engine ............................................ 219
Hiding ............................................ 209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Introduction ................................... 209
Key ................................................ 227
Lights ............................................. 216
Setting the language ...................... 192
Tires ............................................... 224
Vehicle ........................................... 225
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 195
Driving systems ............................. 206
Engine ............................................ 204
Hiding ............................................ 194 Index
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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

Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 314
Problems ......................................... 89 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Harmful substances
Information

................................ 29, 33
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 101
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Important safety notes .................... 93
Removing/installing ........................ 93
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 105
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Replacing bulbs ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Hill start assist .................................. 129
Hood
Closing ........................................... 251
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 226
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 208
Important safety notes .................. 250
Opening ......................................... 251
Hydroplaning ..................................... 143 I
Ignition lock see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer ..........................................

70
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 34
Installations and conversions
see Vehicle bodies
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 41
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 39
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 174
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 102
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
General notes ................................ 102
Manual control ............................... 103
Notes on changing bulbs ............... 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Reading lamp ................................. 102
Rear interior light in the grab
handle ............................................ 103
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Switching the cargo compart-
ment lighting on/off (cargo com-
partment) ....................................... 103
Switching the cargo compart-
ment lighting on/off (dashboard) .. 103
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 103 J
Jack Holder in the cargo compartment

.. 272 Index
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