2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS oil viscosity

New brake pads/linings ................ 143
Off-road driving ..............................
144
Overrun cut-off .............................. 140
Snow chains .................................. 281
Speed limitation ............................. 141
Towing a trailer .............................. 168
Wet road surface ........................... 142 E
EASY-PACK tailgate Problems with the tailgate

............... 82
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 199
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Obstacle detection ........................... 78
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Programming the key button ........... 80
Resetting ......................................... 80
Reversing feature ............................. 78
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 78
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 60
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 73
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58 Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....
27
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 146
Changing the power output ............. 32
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 233
Cleaning instructions ..................... 265
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Engine number ............................... 305
Irregular running ............................ 130
Jump-starting ................................. 272
Operating safety .............................. 32
Starting .......................................... 128
Starting problems .......................... 130
Switching off .................................. 139
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 277
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 304
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 253
Additives ........................................ 309
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 252
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 220
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 205
Filling capacity ............................... 309
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 309
Notes about oil grades ................... 308
Oil change ...................................... 309
Oil level (note) ............................... 252
Viscosity ........................................ 309
Engine oil additives
see Additives
Equipment/conversions ..................... 33
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 190 Index
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The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
R tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire condi-
tion
R transmission ratios for the drive assemblies
R additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system)
For these reasons, the actual consumption fig-
ures for your vehicle may deviate from the
consumption figures determined according to
EU Directive
80/1268/EEC.
Details on fuel consumption can be called up
in the on-board computer:
R on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 177)
R on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 184) Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on operating fluids
(Y page

305).
The quality of the engine oil used is of decisive
importance for the engine's functionality and
operating life. Mercedes-Benz continually
approves engine oils based on complex experi-
ments according to the current state of the
art.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having
the oil changed at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Information about engine oils approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be obtained:
R from any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
R on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com

by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the oil
container by the inscription „MB-Freigabe“ or
„MB Approval“ and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.5.
Designations of the approved engine oils for
your vehicle MB-Freigabe or MB
Approval
229.5,
229.62 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
approved multigrade engine oils of the SAE
classes

SAE 0W-30 and SAE 0W-40 or
SAE 5W-30 and SAE 5W-40. These engine oils
ensure optimum lubrication even at very low
outside temperatures (Y page 309).
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consump-
tion, it is recommended to use the engine oil
specifications marked in the table for the low-
est SAE viscosity class. Observe possible
restrictions of the released SAE classifications.
When refilling, we recommend that you only
use engine oil of the same grade (MB-Freigabe
or MB Approvaldesignation) and SAE class as
the oil filled at the last oil change.
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.1, or
ACEA A3
This must only be added once and the
amount must not be greater than 1 qt
(1.0 l).
Subsequently have the engine oil changed
at the earliest possible opportunity.
! Using engine oils of another grade quality
is not permitted.
2 Recommended for the lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest viscosity class in each case taking into
account possible restrictions of the approved SAE classifications). 308
Service products and capacities
Technical data

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
( Y page 252). Service products and capacities
309
Technical data Z