warning MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual

Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 100
J
JackHolder in the cargo compartment .. 274
Jacking points ................................ 299
Scope of tire-changing tools .......... 272
Storage location ............................ 272
Stowage compartment in the rear. .272
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 273
Using ............................................. 299
Jump starting (engine) ......................274
K
Key
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 205
Position in the ignition lock ............ 123
Kickdown ...........................................1 32
L
Lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 150
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Setting the sensitivity .................... 152
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 314 Lashing strap
Important safety notes .................. 247
Tensioning strap .................... 248, 249
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 102
License plate lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Light sensor
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 190
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 97
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ...... 100
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Fog lamps ........................................ 97
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 98
Hi

gh-beam headlamps ..................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 96
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 96
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 102
Standing lamps ................................ 96
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 97
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 189
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 189
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Turn signals .....................................98
Limited Warranty ................................ 27
Load distribution ...............................245
Load protection net ........................... 249
Loading guidelines ............................ 244
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 315
Loads
Securing ........................................ 246
Transporting .................................. 244
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Replacing bulbs .............................1 03
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lumbar support ................................... 87
Lumbar support
see Lumbar support
M
M+S tires ............................................ 281
Maintenance ...................................... 259
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 254
Maximum speed
Speed limitation .............................1 38
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Removing ......................................... 71
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 42
Memory card (audio) ......................... 184
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94 Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 274
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 191
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Rear-view mirror .............................. 94
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
Mobile phone
see Telephone
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 0
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 301
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Preparing the vehicle .....................2 99
Raising the vehicle ......................... 299
Removing a wheel .......................... 300
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 303
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 299
MP3
Operation ....................................... 184
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 182
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 53
System self-test .............................. .55
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................4 9
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .58
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 46
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................5 3
System self-test ............................... 55
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 180
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Rules for driving off-road ............... 142
Oil
see Engine oil
O

n-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 185
Audio menu ................................... 183 Date menu ..................................... 189
Display messages .......................... 205
Factory settings ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 171
Instrument cluster menu ............... 188
Lights menu ................................... 189
Menu overview .............................. 180
Message memory .......................... 205
Navigation menu ............................ 182
Operating ....................................... 178
Permanent display ......................... 188
Service menu ................................. 187
Setting the date ............................. 189
Setting the display ......................... 188
Setting the display language .......... 188
Setting the language ...................... 188
Setting the time ............................. 189
Settings menu ............................... 188
Standard display ............................ 180
Telephone menu ............................ 184
Time menu ..................................... 189
Trip menu ...................................... 180
Vehicle menu ................................. 190
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 175
Current fuel consumption menu .... 175
Date menu ..................................... 178
Digital speedometer menu ............. 175
Display messages .......................... 191
Distance menu ............................... 174
Factory settings ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 171
Menu overview .............................. 174
Message memory .......................... 191
Operating ....................................... 173
Permanent display ......................... 177
Range menu ................................... 175
Setting the date ............................. 178
Setting the display ......................... 177
Setting the display language .......... 176
Setting the language ...................... 176
Setting the time ............................. 178
Settings menu ............................... 176
Standard display menu .................. 174
Time menu ..................................... 178
Trip computer menu ...................... 174
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On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)Displaying the service message ..... 260
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 260
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 32
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 31
Correct use ...................................... 29
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Equipment and conversions ............. 32
Important safety notes .................... 30
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 32
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 30
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 31
Registering your vehicle ................... 32
Operating system
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 172
Overhead control panel ...................... 43
Overrevving range ............................. 172
Overrun cutoff ................................... 138
P
Paint code number ............................ 305
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 267
Parking ............................................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Parking brake ................................ 136
Rear view camera .......................... 160 see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 156
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 197
Notes/function .............................. 136
Warning lamp ................................. 136
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 104
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
Display messages .......................... 216
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes .................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Range of the sensors ..................... 154
Roll-back warning .......................... 155
Trailer towing ................................. 156
Warning display ............................. 155
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 46
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 270
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 123
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Recyclingsee Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 312
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 135
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 173
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 135
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 102
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 34
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 119
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 197
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reverse warning feature .................. 125
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 76
Side windows ................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 315
Notes ............................................. 250
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 315S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Operating safety .............................. 30
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Correct usage .................................. 48
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 86
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 87
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 90
Armrest ............................................ 92
Cleaning the cover ......................... 270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Seat heating .................................... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 270
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 268
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 260
Hiding service messages ............... 260
Notes ............................................. 259
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 187
Service phone number ...................... 274
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 311
Coolant (engine) ............................ 311
Engine oil ....................................... 309
Fuel ................................................ 307
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Start/stop functionsee ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 124
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 186
Steering
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Warning lamps ...............................2 31
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Button overview ............................... 41
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 178
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Paddle shifters ............................... 132
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........132
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 29
Stowage net ....................................... 241
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 40
Glove box ....................................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Stowage net ................................... 241
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 281
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 101
Overview ........................................ 241
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 89
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68
T
Tachometer........................................ 172 Tail lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Replacing bulbs .............................1 05
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 212
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 198
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 101
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................ 102
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening dimensions ......................3 13
Opening/closing from the out-
side ..................................................7 9
Tank contents
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 180
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 306
Cargo tie-down points .................... 314
Guide rail ....................................... 315
Loading rails .................................. 315
Roof carrier .................................... 315
Tires/wheels ................................. 302
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 315
Vehicle data ................................... 313
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 313
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 185
Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ................................... 184
Number from the phone book ........ 185
Redialing ........................................ 185
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 185
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 172
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 175
Outsi de te
mperature ...................... 172
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Setting (climate control) ................ 115
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Time
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 189
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 189
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 286
Checking manually ........................ 286
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Important safety notes .................. 286
Maximum ....................................... 286
Notes ............................................. 285
Recommended ............................... 282
Tables ............................................ 290
Tire label ........................................ 283
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 288
Function/notes ............................. 286
General notes ................................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 287
Restarting ...................................... 289
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Warning message .......................... 288
Tire pressure table ............................ 290
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 297
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 296
Bar (definition) ............................... 296
Changing a wheel .......................... 298
Characteristics .............................. 296
Checking ........................................ 280
Curb weight (definition) ................. 297
Definition of terms ......................... 296
Direction of rotation ...................... 298
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219 Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 298
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion)
(de
finition) ............................. 296
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 295
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 296
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 296
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 297
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 279
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 296
Information on driving .................... 279
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 297
Labeling (overview) ........................ 293
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 298
Load index ..................................... 295
Load index (definition) ................... 297
M+S tires ....................................... 281
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 297
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 297
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 297
Maximum tire load ......................... 295
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 297
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 297
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 297
Replacing ....................................... 298
Service life ..................................... 280
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 297
Snow chains .................................. 282
Speed rating (definition) ................ 296
Storing ........................................... 298
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 296
Summer tires ................................. 281
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Scope ............................................ 272
Storage location ............................ 272
Stowage compartment in the rear..272
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 273
Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 306
Type plate ...................................... 305
W
WarningStickers ...........................................2 9
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 224
Brakes ...........................................2 23
Check Engine ................................. 227
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 229
Coolant .......................................... 227
Distance warning ........................... 229
Door ............................................... 231
ESP
®.............................................. 224
ESP®OFF ....................................... 226
Fuel tank ........................................ 227
General notes ................................ 221
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Parking brake ................................ 136
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............4 6
Rear doo r...................................... .231
Reserve fuel ................................... 227
Restraint system ............................ 226
Seat belt ........................................ 222
Sliding door ................................... 231
Steering ......................................... 231
Tire pressure monitor .................... 230
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 58
Capacities ...................................... 313
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 221
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 205 Notes ............................................. 313
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 301
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 298
Checking ........................................ 280
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 279
Interchanging/changing ................ 298
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Mounting a whe el .......................... 299
R

emoving a wheel .......................... 300
Removing and mounting the spare wheel ............................................. 303
Snow chains .................................. 282
Storing ...........................................2 98
Tightening torque ........................... 301
Wheel/tire combinations ...............3 02
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 197
Operation ......................................... 52
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Defrosting ...................................... 117
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 58
Windshield wiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 190
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 177
Windshield wiper
see Windshield
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Rear window wiper ........................ 106
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 141
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Operating Instructions
Before the first journey
These instructions, the Maintenance or Service
Booklet and the additional equipment-specific
instructions are integral parts of the vehicle.
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass on all
documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these documents
carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehi- cle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these operating instructions. Failure to observe
the instructions may lead to damage to the vehi-
cle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by a failure to observe
the instructions is not covered by the New Vehi- cle Limited Warranty.
Limited warranty
!
Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehi-
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation
of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
Vehicle equipment
These operating instructions describe all mod-
els and standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety. The equipment in your vehicle may there-
fore differ from that shown in the descriptions
and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys-
tems in your vehicle.
Questions concerning equipment or operation
can be directed to any Mercedes-Benz Com-
mercial Van Center.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in
accordance with the warranty terms in the Ser-
vice and Warranty Information booklet.
Your Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center
will replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
RExhaust System Warranty
REmission Systems Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState Warranty Enforcement Laws ("Lemon
Laws")
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
Warranties. You can obtain these from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact a Mercedes-
Benz Commercial Van Center for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Customer information for California
In California you are entitled to demand that
your vehicle be exchanged or that the purchase
or leasing price be refunded if Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or authorized workshops or ser-
vice centers are not able, after several justifiable
repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunc-
tions of the vehicle as covered by the contrac-
tual warranty provisions. Customers who pur-
chase or lease a vehicle can have the vehicle
repaired within a period of 18 months after
delivery or after a mileage of up to 29,000 km
(equals approx. 18,000 miles), whichever
comes first, if:
(1) the same serious defect or damage which could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the
occupants of the vehicle during driving has
been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-
Introduction27

Proper use
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in these operating instruc-
tions
Rthe technical data in these operating instruc-tions
Rtraffic laws and regulations
Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out mod-
ifications to electronic components, their soft-
ware as well as wiring.
GWARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartment is not
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
RSolvents
RFuel
ROil and grease
RCleaning agents
RAcids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
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