MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020 MY20 Operator’s Manual

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).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. There may be dif-
ferences in operation due to legal require-
ments and voluntary recommendations in
some countries. Light switch
Operation 1W
Left-hand standing lamp
2X Right-hand standing lamp
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4$ Lights off and daytime running lamps
à With light sensor: automatic driving
lights, controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam or high-beam headlamps
BN Fog lamps
CR Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the $ or Ã
position.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically in
the following situations:
R if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
R if you open the driver's door with the key in
position g in the ignition lock. Exterior lighting
99
Lights and windshield wipers

Low-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the
L position, the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps are switched
on even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light. This is particularly useful when
there is fog or rain.
X To switch on: turn the key to position 2 in
the ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to the L position.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
$ or à position.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
low-beam headlamps may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or
other causes of poor visibility due to the
weather conditions such as spray. There is a
risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle lighting
at all times.
When the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green T (park-
ing lamps) and L (low-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord-
ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions, such as fog, snow or spray):
R Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps
are switched on/off automatically.
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to
Ã.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp You can only switch the fog lamps on or off
manually in vehicles which have fog lamps
installed.
Front fog lamps help you to see and be seen in
conditions of poor visibility due to fog or pre-
cipitation. They can only be operated together
with the parking lamps or with the low-beam
headlamps.
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Observe the legal requirements of
the country you are currently in when using
the rear fog lamp.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock or start the engine.
X To switch the front fog lamps on/off:
press the N button.
When the green
N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the fog lamps
are switched on.
X To switch the rear fog lamp on/off: press
the R button.
When the yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on, the rear fog
lamp is switched on.
Standing lamps !
If the battery charge is very low, the stand-
ing lamps will switch off automatically to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle in accordance with legal regula-
tions, in a secure and adequately lit loca-
tion. Avoid leaving the T parking lamps
on for several hours. If possible, switch on
the right X or left W standing lamp.
Switching on the standing lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumi-
nated. 100
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Switching on the standing lamps:
X Turn the key to position 0 (Y page 127) in
the ignition lock or remove the key.
X Right-hand standing lamp: turn the light
switch to position X.
X Left-hand standing lamp: turn the light
switch to position W.Combination switch
Turn signal lamp :
To indicate a right turn
; To indicate a left turn
X To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction : or ; until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction : or ;.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times. High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher :
High-beam headlamps
; High-beam flasher
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to
L or Ã.
X Press the combination switch forwards :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the à position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
X To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its
normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X To flash the headlamps: turn the key to
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow ;. Hazard warning lamps
G
WARNING
If you open the rear-end doors 90°, the rear
lighting systems are no longer visible. The
vehicle will then be difficult for other road
users to see or will not be seen by them at
all, particularly if it is dark or visibility is
poor. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle, for instance. Exterior lighting
101
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the £ hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selec-
ted will light up.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if: R an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h
).
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate
even if the ignition is switched off. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depending
on the length of the journey and the weather
conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview
Interior lighting buttons (example: comfort over-
head control panel)
:
p Switches the front left-hand reading
lamp on/off
; | Switches the automatic interior light-
ing control on and off
= c Switches the front interior lighting on
and off
? w Switches the rear compartment or
cargo compartment lighting on/off
A p Switches the front right-hand reading
lamp on and off
The number and arrangement of the buttons is
equipment-dependent. General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time,
unless the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock. Automatic interior lighting control
The interior lighting is activated for about
20 seconds

when the key is removed from the
ignition lock. For a vehicle with steering-wheel
buttons, the light delay function for the interior
lighting can be switched on and off using the
on-board computer ( Y page 193)102
Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

X
To switch on or off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting control
is activated, the button is flush with the
overhead control panel.
The interior lighting switches on automatically
if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The cargo compartment lamp switches on
automatically if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the tailgate or rear-end door
R open a sliding door
The trunk lamp always switches on automati-
cally when the tailgate is opened. Manual interior lighting control
X To switch the front interior lighting on/
off:
press the c button.
X To switch the rear compartment or
cargo compartment lighting on/off: press
the
w button.
X To switch the front reading lamps on/
off: press the
p button.Rear compartment interior light with
reading lamp in the handles
:
Rear compartment interior light and read-
ing lamp
; Switches the reading light on and off Cargo compartment lamp with but-
ton
Cargo compartment lamp with button
:
c Switches the cargo compartment
lighting on/off
If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo com-
partment lamp with a button, you can switch
all the cargo compartment lamps on/off using
the c button in this cargo compartment
lamp.
Regardless of the position of the switch, the
cargo compartment lighting can be switched
on/off centrally using the w button in the
overhead control panel ( Y page
102). Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps General notes
It is essential that the important safety notes
on changing light bulbs are observed
(Y page

105).
Have the bulbs of the following interior lights
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
R lights for the footwell lighting
R lights for the overhead control panel in the
dashboard
R lamps in the rear compartment grab handles
R the trunk lamp in the headliner in a
Passenger Van
R LED light strip in the cargo compartment in
a Cargo Van
Otherwise, the lamps, their brackets or the
side paneling and headliner may be damaged. Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps
103
Lights and windshield wipers Z

If you require help when changing bulbs of
other interior lights, please visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
Rear compartment and cargo com-
partment lamps
You cannot change the following bulbs your-
self:
R in a Passenger Van, the bulbs in the trunk
lamp and those of the rear compartment
interior lights in the grab handles
R in a Cargo Van with an LED light strip in the
cargo compartment, the LED light strip
Have these bulbs or the LED light strip
changed in a qualified specialist workshop
only.
Information on changing the trunk lamp light
source in the side trim panel of vehicles with a
cargo compartment shelf can be found under
"Additional interior and surround lighting"
(Y page
104). Rear compartment interior and cargo compart-
ment lamp in the headliner or side trim panel Bulb type: T10 6W Xenon X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press in the spring catch of lamp lens :
with a suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver,
and then pry off lamp lens : with lamp
housing =.
X Press in spring catches ; and pull lamp
lens : off from lamp housing =.
X Remove bulb ? from lamp housing =.
X Insert new bulb ?.
X For cargo compartment lamps with a but-
ton, align lamp lens : so that its opening is
above the button of lamp housing =.
X Position lamp lens : on lamp housing =
and engage.
X Position lamp lens : with lamp housing =
on the left and engage. Additional interior lighting and sur-
round lighting
The scope of the additional interior and ambi-
ent lighting depends on your vehicle equip-
ment. The bulb change described here is valid
for:
R the mirror lamp in the sun visor
R the ambient lamp at the bottom of the front
door
R the ambient lamp inside the tailgate
You can find information on changing the bulb
of the signal and ambient lamp at the bottom
of the tailgate under “Signal and ambient lamp
in the tailgate"

(Y page 105). Type of lamp: W 5 W
X Press in the spring catch of lamp housing :
with a suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver,
and pry off lamp housing :.
X Turn socket ; counter-clockwise and
remove from the lamp housing :. 104
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Remove bulb = from socket ;.
X Press new bulb = into socket ;.
X Screw socket ; clockwise into the lamp
housing :.
X Position lamp housing : on the left-hand
side and engage. Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate
Type of lamp: W 5 W
X Press in the spring catch of the lamp hous-
ing at the side of crystal clear lamp lens ;
with a suitable object, e.g. with a screw-
driver, and pry off the lamp housing.
X Turn socket = counter-clockwise and
remove from the lamp housing.
X Remove the bulb from socket =.
X Press the new bulb into socket =.
X Screw socket = clockwise into the lamp
housing.
X Position the lamp housing to the side of red
lamp lens : and engage. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very
hot when operating. If you change a bulb,
you could burn yourself on these compo-
nents. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down
before changing a bulb. !
Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo-
nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore
make sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
Observe the following notes when changing a
bulb:
R Always switch off the ignition before replac-
ing bulbs in the lighting system. This will
prevent a short circuit.
R Wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a bulb.
R Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube. The
bulb could may explode.
R A bulb could explode if:
- you touch it
- it is hot
- you drop it
- you scratch or score it
R Marks on the glass tube shorten the operat-
ing life of a bulb. Do not touch the glass
tube with your bare hands. If necessary,
clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol
or spirit. Then rub off the glass tube with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
R Make sure that bulbs are protected from
moisture when operating and that they do
not come into contact with liquids. Make
sure that seals are seated correctly and
replace damaged seals.
R Check the contacts for signs of corrosion
and clean these if required.
R Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which
have been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with
the prescribed voltage and the correct wat-
tage.
R If the new bulb does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. Replacing bulbs
105Lights and windshield wipers Z

R
Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop only.
R Have the bulbs of the following lamps
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
- Additional brake lamps
- The license plate lighting
- Front fog lamp
- Side marker lamp
Please also observe the notes on the inte-
rior lights
(Y page 103).
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Front lamp clusters
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
:
Side-mounted addi-
tional turn signal lamp WY 5 W
;
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
=
Low-beam headlamps H7 55 W
?
Front fog lamp H11 55 W
A
High-beam headlamp/
parking lamp/standing
lamp/daytime running
lamp H15 55 W/
15 W
B
Side marker lamp LED Installing/removing the cover on the
front wheel arch
X
To remove: switch off the lighting system.
X To change a bulb set in the left headlamp,
turn the steering wheel clockwise as far as it
will go. To change a bulb in the right head-
lamp, turn the steering wheel counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go.
The space in front of the cover in the front
wheel arch then becomes greater.
X Grip cover : in the middle.
X Slide cover : upwards, remove and let it
hang from the strap.
X To install: if necessary, remove dirt from
cover : and the opening in the wheel arch.
X Insert cover : at the top and thread the
cover strap through the opening in the
wheel arch.
X Slide cover : down as far as it will go.
Low-beam headlamps View from inside (example: left headlamp)
X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page

106).
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and remove it. 106
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

X
Turn socket ; for low-beam headlamps
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from socket ;.
X Insert a new bulb into socket ;.
X Insert socket ; and tighten by turning
clockwise.
X Press on housing cover : and tighten by
turning clockwise.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page
106).
High-beam headlamps, standing
lamps/parking lamps and daytime
running lamps View from inside (example: left headlamp)
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Pull out the bulb together with bulb
holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb with bulb holder ; and
engage it as far as it will go.
X Press on housing cover : and turn clock-
wise to fasten.
X Close the hood. Turn signal lamp View from inside (example: left headlamp)
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood.
X Turn socket : anti-clockwise and remove.
X Pull bulb out of socket :.
X Insert a new bulb into socket :.
X Insert socket : and turn it clockwise until
it engages.
X Close the hood.
Side-mounted additional turn signal
lamp The additional turn signals are mounted on the
side of the vehicle's front fender.
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Slide additional turn signal : forwards and
swing it out.
X Press the bulb to the rear.
X Apply light pressure to the bulb, turning it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
socket. Replacing bulbs
107
Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Press the new bulb into the socket and
screw it in clockwise.
X Attach additional turn signal : at the front
and engage. Replacing the rear lamp clusters
Overview of bulb types Tail lamps
Lights Bulb type
:
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
;
License plate lamp LED
=
Rear fog lamp (driver's
side) P 21 W
?
Backup lamp P 21 W
A
Brake lamp/tail lamp/
standing lamp/turn sig-
nal P 21 W
Side marker lamp LED
Tail lamps
Installing/removing the tail lamp
! Remove the tail lamps with care so as not
to damage the paintwork.
Because of the installation position,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the tail lamp bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tail lamps
X To remove: switch off the lighting system.
X Open the tailgate/rear-end door.
i The vehicle tool kit contains a screwdriver
( Y page
270).
X Unscrew two side screws :.
X Press tail lamp ; out as far as bolts =.
X Remove tail lamp ; out from bolts =.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder of the
tail lamp.
X To install: press the connector into the bulb
holder of the tail lamp.
X Press the tail lamp sideways onto bolts =
and slide onto the vehicle.
X Tighten two side screws :.
Standard tail lamp X
Remove the tail lamp ( Y page
108).
X Unscrew three screws : and remove bulb
holder ; from the tail lamp.108
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers