2020 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS remove seats

Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
The seats can be adjusted when the key is
removed and the door is open. Buttons for electric seat adjustment on the door
trim
:
Head restraint height adjustment
; Seat backrest adjustment
= Seat height adjustment
? Seat cushion angle adjustment
A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
or X Open the door.
X Adjust the seat using the buttons on the
door trim.
If the ignition is not switched on, you can
adjust the seat within 30 seconds of unlocking
the vehicle.
If you wish to adjust the seat electrically after
30 seconds:
X Pull the key out of the ignition lock and
press the % button.
X Adjust the seat using the buttons on the
door trim.
i You can save the settings for the seats
with the memory function (Y page
97).
Adjusting lumbar support To support the lumbar region, you can set the
backrest contour of each front seat (4-way
lumbar support) electrically. Electrically adjustable lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour Rear bench seats
General notes For a variable configuration of the vehicle inte-
rior in the rear compartment, you can:
Rear bench seat
R remove the rear bench seat by releasing the
quick-locking mechanism (Y page

91)
Bench seat anchorage G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is
moving. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat
is fully engaged as described. Seats
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

When adjusting a seat, make sure that no
one has any body parts in the sweep of the
seat. G
WARNING
The rear bench seat will not engage when
folded forward. The rear bench seat may
inadvertently fold backward while accelerat-
ing, braking, changing direction suddenly or
in the event of an accident, for example.
People within the sweep of the rear bench
seat may become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Before driving off, always fold back the rear
bench seat if it is folded forward. Make sure
that the rear bench seat is fully engaged.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench
seat will engage securely is to always keep the
seat anchorages clean and free of foreign
objects.
The rear seat leg is only engaged when the red
indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully
retracted into the seat leg. Rear bench seat with EASY-ENTRY
:
Handle
; EASY-ENTRY release handle
= Indicator tab for seat legs locking mecha-
nism
? Release handle for front seat legs
If you fold the EASY-ENTRY section of the rear
bench seat forward, it is simpler and easier to
get into or out of the second row of seats.
X To fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward:
pull EASY-ENTRY release handle ; up.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward with
the aid of release handle ;.X
To fold the EASY-ENTRY section back:
fold the EASY-ENTRY section back until it
engages in the seat anchorages.
Indicator tab = is no longer visible.
The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
R the seat legs engages audibly
R indicator tab = is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
X To remove the EASY-ENTRY section: pull
EASY-ENTRY release handle ; up.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
X Pull the release handle ? for front seat legs
upwards.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section further
forward.
X Lift the EASY-ENTRY section up and out of
the anchorage.
X To install the EASY-ENTRY section: place
the front seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY sec-
tion on the seat anchorage and allow to
engage.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section back.
The rear seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section
engages audibly. Indicator tab = on the
seat leg is no longer visible.
The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
R the seat legs engages audibly
R indicator tab = is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged
correctly: X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section back again
and check the locking mechanism.
Removing/installing the rear bench
seat Standard rear bench seat:
G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is
moving. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat
is fully engaged as described. Seats
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G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not installed as
described or an unsuitable rear bench seat
is installed, the seat belts may not provide
protection as intended. There is an
increased risk of injury.
Install the rear bench seat as described.
Only use rear bench seats that are approved
for your vehicle by the distributor named on
the inside cover page.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench
seat will engage securely is to always keep the
seat anchorages clean and free of foreign
objects.
Always observe the notes about the seating
variants (Y page
90). :
Release handle for rear seat anchorage
; Release handle for front seat legs
= Seat anchorages
X To remove: fold release handle for rear seat
anchorage : up.
X Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the
upper edge of the seat backrest.
X Pull release handle for front seat legs ; up.
X Hold the rear bench seat by the lower edge
of the seat cushion.
X Fold the rear bench seat forwards and pull it
out of seat anchorages =.92
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release button : and slide
head restraint down to the desired position.
X To move the driver's or front-passenger
head restraint forward: pull the head
restraint forward until it engages in the
desired position.
X To move the driver's or front-passenger
head restraint back: press and hold down
release knob ; and slide the head restraint
back to the desired position.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
The head restraints can be removed and instal-
led as follows:
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to the
stop.
X Press release button : and pull out the
head restraint.
X To insert: insert the head restraint so that
the rod with the detents is on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
Adjusting the head restraints electri-
cally !
Do not adjust the height of the electrically
adjustable head restraint by hand. You could
otherwise damage the head restraint’s
mechanism. Control panel on the door trim
X
To adjust the height: turn the key in the
ignition lock to position 2.
or X Open the door.
X Slide switch : up or down in the direction
of the arrow.
i If the ignition is not switched on, you can
adjust the head restraint height within
30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle.
X To move forward: pull the head restraint
forward until it engages in the required posi-
tion.
X To move back: press and hold down
release knob ; and slide the head restraint
back to the desired position.
X Let go of release button ;.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.94
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion. G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
The steering wheel can still be adjusted if the
key has been removed. Adjusts the steering wheel
:
Steering column height
; Lever
X To adjust the steering wheel: pull lever ;
up and hold it.
The steering wheel is unlocked.
X Move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
X Let go of lever ;.
The steering wheel engages and is locked
again. Mirrors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. Inside rearview mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever :
forwards or back. 96
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody
becomes trapped, immediately release the
memory function position button. The
adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
for example even when the key has been
removed from the ignition lock. Storing settings
X
Adjust the seat (Y page 88).
X Press the r memory button.
X Press one of the preset position buttons
4, 5 or = within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position and a tone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
! If you want to move the seat from the fully
reclined position to a stored seat position,
first raise the backrest. The seat could oth-
erwise be damaged. X
Press and hold the relevant preset position
button 4, 5 or = until the seat is
in the stored position.
The seat adjustment procedure is interrup-
ted as soon as you release the preset posi-
tion button. 98
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions rel-
evant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page
32).Loading guidelines
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, turn over or be
thrown about, striking vehicle occupants.
This also applies to:
R luggage or loads
R seats which have been removed and are
being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of a braking maneuver or abrupt
change in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about. Before traveling,
secure objects, luggage or loads to prevent
them slipping or tipping over. If you remove
a seat, store it preferably outside the vehi-
cle. G
WARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the center of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or
too far back. This can significantly impair
handling as well as steering and braking
characteristics. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always make sure that the center of gravity
of the load is:
R between the axles
and
R as low as possible, near the rear axle. G
WARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle
loads and/or the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight are exceeded, driving
safety is compromised. The handling as well
as steering and braking characteristics may
be significantly impaired. Overloaded tires
may overheat, causing them to burst. There
is a risk of an accident.
When transporting a load, always observe
the permissible wheel loads, axle loads and
the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight for the vehicle (including occupants).
! If you are using a roof carrier, observe the
maximum roof load and maximum roof car-
rier load.
R Do not stack luggage or loads higher than
the backrests.
R Objects to be transported should preferably
be stowed in the cargo compartment.
R When transporting luggage, always use the
cargo tie-down rings for securing loads and
a cargo net, if installed.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fasteners
which are suitable for the weight and size of
the load.
When using suitable load securing aids and tie
downs, always follow the manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions, in particular the notes on
discard criteria contained therein.
Load securing aids or tie downs must not be
used if:
R identification marks are missing or illegible
R there are yarn breakages, damage to bear-
ing seams or other signs of tearing
R there are signs of shearing, deformation,
pinching or other damage
R there is damage to clamping or connecting
elements
Load securing aids and tie downs in this condi-
tion are ready for discard and must be 242
Loading guidelines
Transporting loads

Cleaning the steering wheel and selec-
tor lever
X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
X Vehicles with leather upholstery: after
cleaning, use leather care agents that have
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trim elements !
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
X Wipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-
free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use care products and
cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers !
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean gen-
uine leather or artificial leather covers. If
used often, a microfiber cloth can damage
the cover.
! Clean:
R artificial leather covers with a cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. dish washing liquid.
R cloth covers with a microfiber cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. dish washing liquid. Wipe entire
seat sections carefully to avoid leaving
visible lines. Leave the seat to dry after-
wards. Cleaning results depend on the
type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
R genuine leather covers carefully with a
damp cloth, then wipe the covers down
with a dry cloth. Make sure that the
leather does not become soaked. Other-
wise, the leather could become rough or
cracked. Only use leather care agents
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these
from a qualified specialist workshop.
i Please keep in mind that:
R leather covers are a natural product and,
as such, are subject to a natural aging process. Leather may react differently,
e.g. increased wrinkling, to certain envi-
ronmental influences (such as high
humidity or intense heat).
R regular care is essential to make sure that
the appearance and comfort of the covers
are retained over time.
To clean genuine leather covers: X Remove any dust, crumbs etc. If necessary,
carefully vacuum-clean the seat covers.
X Carefully wipe the leather seat covers with a
damp cloth.
X Wipe over again with a dry cloth.
Make sure that the leather does not become
soaked, especially perforated parts.
X Then treat the leather seats with a leather
care foam.
Only use leather care agents that have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident. This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above
176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
Remove any stains or dirt immediately. This
will avoid residue or damage. X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets X
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or dry shampoo.
X Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning
agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Care
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Maintenance and care Z