flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2016 MY16 Operator’s Manual

Flat tireChangingaw heel/mountin gthe
sparew heel .................................. .287
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 294
Two-way radio ................................ 294
Fron tfog lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Front-passenger seat
see Seats
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 297
Consumption information .............. 297
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 178
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 171
Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 177
Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 177
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 136
Driving tips ....................................1 35
Fuel content displa y(vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 170
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Refueling ........................................ 131
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 296
Fue lcon tent
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170 Fue
llevel
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................ ..... 37
F ue ltank
Probl

em (malfunction) ................... 132
Fue ltank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Fuses ..................................................2 66
G
Gasoline............................................. 296
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Genuine parts ...................................... 31
Glove box ...........................................2 28
GTW (Gros sTrailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 284
Guide rail
Maximum tensil estrength ............. 304
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electroni cStability Program)
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 94
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually). ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Removing/installing ........................ 88
Headlamps
Changing bulb s(halogen head-
lamps ).............................................. 98
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automati cheadlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Displa ymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelb uttons) ................. 209
Index11

Windowcurtain air bags
Example:window curtai nair bag above front door
Example :window curtai nair bag for all rows of
seats
Windo wcurtai nair bags :or; are integrated
into the side of the roof frame. Windo wcurtain
air bag sfor all rows of seats ;deploy in the
area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to
the rear side window (D-pillar).
When deployed, the window curtai nair bag
offers additiona lheadp rotection. However, it
does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of aside impact, the window curtain
air bag is deploye donthe side on which the
impact occurs.
If the syste mdetermines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, awindow curtai nair bag may be deployed
in other accident situations (
Ypag e54).
Occupant Classificatio nSystem
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the personint he front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The syste mdoes not disable:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtai nair bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Conditions
To be classified correctly ,the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seatb eltfastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seatb ackrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce afals ec lassifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selve sonav ehiclea rmrest
Rsits in such awaythat their weight is raised
from the seatc ushion
If it is absolutely necessary to instal lachild
restraint syste monthe front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g.
cushions. The entire bas eofthe child restraint
syste mmust alway srest on the seatc ushion of
the front-passenger seat. The backres tofthe
forward-facing child restraint syste mmust lie as
flat as possible against the backres tofthe front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint syste mmust not touch the
roof or be subjected to aloadbyt he head
restraint. Adjust the angl eofthe seatb ackrest
and the headr estraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly .Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
50Occupant safety
Safety

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test"(Ypage 52).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult oraper-
son of astature corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect.
XMake sure the conditionsf orac orrect classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (Ypage 50).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at aMercedes-Benz Com-
mercial Van Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied with the
weight of achild up to
twelve months old in a
child restraint system
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothin gbetween the seat cushion and the child
seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger
seat adjustment .This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply aload to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord-
ingly.
XMake sure that no object sare applying additional weight onto the
seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do not
install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is
recommended that you install the child restraint system on asuit-
able rear seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at aMercedes-Benz Com-
mercial Van Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning
Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is arisk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deploye dair bag replaced at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
Ad eployeda ir bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
54Occupant safety
Safety

Top Tether anchorage points
Example: rearbench seat
TopT ethera nchorage point ;is on the bottom
of the rea rsideoft he rea rseatont he cross
brace between the seat/bench sea tleg s.
XMov eheadr estraint :upwards.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX )child restraint
system with To pTether. Make sure you
observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer' sinstallatio ninstructions.
XRoute To pTetherb elt? under head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
XHoo kTop Tetherh ook=of To pTether
belt ?into To pTethera nchorage ;.
Make sure thatT opTetherb elt? is not twis-
ted.
XTension To pTetherb elt?.M akesurey ou
observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer' sinstallatio ninstructions.
XIf necessary,p ushh eadr estraint :back
down slightly(Ypage 88). Make sure that
yo udon ot interfere with the correct routing of
To pT etherb elt?.
Chil drestrain tsystem on the front-
passenge rseat
General notes
Accident statistics sho wthatc hildren secured
in the rea rseats ar esafer thanc hildren secured
in the front-passenge rseat. For thisr eason,
Mercedes-Benz strongl yadvises thaty ouinstall
the child restraint system on arears eat.
If it is absolutely necessary to instal lachild
restraint system on the front-passenge rseat,
always observe the instructions and safety
note sont he "Occupant Classification System
(OCS) "(
Ypage 50).
Yo uc an thusa voidthe risks thatc ould ariseas
ar esul tof:
Ran incorrectly categorize dperso nint he front-
passenge rseat
Rthe unintentiona ldeactivatio nofthe front-
passenge rfront ai rbag
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system ,e.g.t oo close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facin gchild restrain tsystem
If it is absolutely necessary to instal larearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenge rseat, always make sure thatt he
front-passenge rfront ai rbag is deactivated.
Onlyift he PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanentl ylit(
Ypage 44 )isthe front-
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install aforward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible.T he
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch
the roof or be subjected to aload by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulderb elt strap is
60Children in the vehicle
Safety

Alwaysusethe hands-free system for telephon-
ing whil edriving .Onlyu sethe telephone if road
traffic conditions permit. If thisisn ot the case,
pull ove rtoasafel oc ation before using the tele-
phone.
Bea rinm ind thatata speed of just30mph
(approximately5 0km/h), your vehicl eiscov-
ering adistance of 44 fee t(approximately 14 m)
every second.
Drive sensibly –save fuel
In order to save fuel, observe the following tips:
XThe tires should alwaysbei nflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenanc ework carried out as
indicated by the servicei ntervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the servicei nterval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in moun-
tainous terrain.
Overrun cutoff
If you are in overrun mode and take your foot off
the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is cut off
when the engine speed is out of the idle speed
control range.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or takin gdrugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even asmall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes ,perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of aserious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is ar isk of fatal injury. Thereforen ever leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous substances in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's specifications. An ywork on the
engine should therefore be carried out by quali-
fied and authorized Mercedes-Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed under
any circumstances. In addition, all specific
maintenanc ework must be carried out at regu-
lar intervals and in accordance with the service
requirement softhe dealer listed here on the
inside title page. Details can be found in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Speed limiter
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is ar isk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load ratin gand speed ratin grequired for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must be aware of the maxi-
mum design speed of the vehicle and the maxi- mum permissible speed based on the tires (tire
and tire pressure). In particular, also observe the tire approval regulations for each country.
You must, under no circumstances, exceed the
speed limit for the tires specified by the speed
index. The speed ratin gisstated in the tire
tables (
Ypage 291).
You can permanently limit the maximum speed
of your vehicle, e.g. for driving on winter tires.
Driving tips135
Driving and parking
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Caution! TireMal‐func.
The tire pressur einoneor mor etires has dropped suddenly.
GWARNIN G
Drivin gwithaf lat tire poses ariskoft hefollowin ghazards :
RAflat tire affects th eabilit ytos teer or brak ethe vehicle.
RYou could then lose control of th evehicle.
RContinue ddrivin gwithaf lat tire will caus eexces sive heat build-up
and possibl yafire.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop thevehicl ewithout making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers .Pay attention to th etraffic condition swhile doin gso.
XSecur ethe vehicl etopreventitfromr ollin gaway (Ypage 132).
XChec kthe tires and ,ifneces sary, chang ethe whee l(Ypage 286).
TirePress.Monito rCurrently Unavail.Due toasource of radi ointerference, no signals can be received from
th ew hee lsensors. The tire pressur emonitor is temporarily malfunc -
tioning .
The tire pressur emonitor restarts automatically as soo nastheprob-
lem has been solved.
Tir ePress.Monito rInoperativeThe tire pressur emonitor is malfunctioning and switched off .Either
th ei nstalled wheels do no thaves uitable tire pressur esensor sorthe
system is malfunctioning ,e.g.b ecause atirep ressur esensor is faulty.
XInstall wheels wit hsuitable tire pressur esensors.
The tire pressur emonitor is activated automatically after drivin gfor
af ew minutes.
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
ÒThe tailgateisopen.
XClos ethe tailgate.
ÑThe rear door is open .
XClosethe rear door(s).
200Display message s(vehicles withou tsteering wheelbuttons)
On-board computera nd displays

Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequencesand MSolutions
AdjustTirePressureThe tire pressure is too lo winatleastone of the tires, or the tire
pressure differenc ebetween the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressure at the next opportunity (Ypage 274).
XIf necessary,c orrect the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 277).
Check TiresAn additional warning tone sounds.
The tire pressure in one or mor etiresh asdropped significantly. The
displa yshows the whee lposit ion.
GWARNING
Underinflated tire sposet he following risks:
RThe tire smayburst, especially as the load and vehicl espeed
increase.
RThe tire smaywear excessivel yand/or unevenly, which mayg reatly
impai rtire traction.
RThe handling as well as steerin gand braking characteristics mayb e
severely affected.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steerin gorbraking
maneuvers. Pa yattentio ntothe trafficc onditions whil edoing so.
XSecure the vehicl etoprevent it fromr olling away (Ypage 132).
XCheck the tiresand,ifn ecessary,c hange the whee l(Ypage 286).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 274).
XIf necessary,correct the tire pressure.
WarningTireM al‐functionThe tire pressure in one or mor etire sh asdropped suddenly. The dis-
play shows the whee lposit ion.
GWARNING
Driving with aflatt ire poses ariskoft he following hazards:
RAflatt ire affects the ability to stee rorbrake the vehicle.
RYouc ould thenl osec ontro lofthe vehicle.
RContinued drivin gwithaf latt ire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibl yafire.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steerin gorbraking
maneuvers. Pa yattentio ntothe trafficc onditions whil edoing so.
XSecure the vehicl etoprevent it fromr olling away (Ypage 132).
XCheck the tiresand,ifn ecessary,c hange the whee l(Ypage 286).
TirePressure Moni‐tor CurrentlyUnavailable
Due to asource of radi ointerference, no signals can be receive dfrom
the whee lsensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporaril ymalfunc-
tioning.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automaticall yassoona sthe prob-
le mh asbeen solved.
216Displa ymessage s(vehicles wit hsteering whee lbuttons)
On-board computera nd displays

Tires
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequence sand M
Solutions
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor hasd etecte dalossofp ressure in at leas tone of the tires.
GWARNING
Underinflated tire sposet he following risks:
RThe tire smayburst, especially as the load and vehicl espeed increase.
RThe tire smaywear excessivel yand/or unevenly, which mayg reatlyimpai rtire
traction.
RThe handling as well as steerin gand braking characteristics maybes everely
affected.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XStop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steerin gorbraking maneuvers. Pay
attentio ntothe trafficc onditions whil edoing so.
XSecure the vehicl etoprevent it fromr olling away (Ypage 132).
XObserve the displa ymessages.
XCheck the tire sand,ifn ecessary,c hange the whee l(Ypage 286).
XCheck the tire pressure.
Youc an check the tire pressure electronicall yonvehicles with steerin gwheel
buttons (
Ypage 274).
XIf necessary,c orrect the tire pressure.
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashe sfor approximately 1minute and thenr emains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The system mayn ot be able to detect or signa llow tire pressure as intended.
There is ariskofana ccident.
XObserve the displa ymessages.
XVisitaq ualified specialis tworkshop.
226Indicator and warninglamps in the instrumen tcluster
On-board computera nd displays

XTo remove tools:release clamping strap ;.
XRemove tool holdercover :
XCarefull ypullt he tool kit and jack outoft he
tool holder.
XTo stowt ools:before stowing ,windt he jack
to the fully closed positio nand place it so that
the hand whee lisfacing forward sand the
plate is facing inwards.
XPlace the jack and vehicl etool kit into the tool
holder.
XReplace tool holde rcover :.
XTighte nclamping strap ;.
Separate holder for jack
Holderfor the jack in the cargo compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
The vehicl etool kit or tire-changing tool sare in
the sea tbaseoft he left front sea t(Ypage 260).
XTo remove the jack: release clamping
strap :.
XPull jack ;outoft he uppe rholde rand from
the lowe rfixture =.
XTo stowt he jack:before stowing ,windt he
jack to the fully closed positio nand place it so
thatt he hand whee lisfacing forward sand the
plate is facing inwards.
XPlace jack ;onto lowe rfixture =.
XPress jack ;into the uppe rholde rand fasten
clamping strap :.
The jack is secured.
First-ai dkit
Removing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit is locate dinthe stowag ecom-
partment in the front-passenger door.
iCheck the expiratio ndateont he first-aid kit
at leas tonce ayear. Replace any expire dor
missing contents.
Observe the legalr equirements of the country
in which yo uare currentl ydriving.
Flat tire
In your vehicle, yo uwillf ind asticker with the
Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number,
e.g .ont he B-pillar on the driver' sside.
For vehicles with aspare wheel, informatio non
breakdowna ssistance in the event of aflatt ire
can be found under "Wheels and tires"
(
Ypage 286).
Jump-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting ,explosive
gases can escape from the battery .There is a
ris kofane xplosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames ,creating
sparks and smoking .Ensure ther eissufficient
ventilatio nwhile charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean ove rabattery.
GWARNING
Battery aci discaustic .There is ariskofi njury.
Avoi dcontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhal eany battery gases .Donot lean over
the battery .Keepc hildren away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery aci dimmediatelyw ith
plenty of clean water and see kmedica latten-
tion.
GWARNING
Ad ischarge dbattery can freeze at tempera-
ture sbelow freezing point. Whe njump-start-
ing the vehicl eorcharging the battery ,gases
can escape from the battery .There is arisko f
an explosion.
Allow the froze nbattery to thawo utbefore
charging it or jump-starting.
262Jump-starting
Breakdo wn assis tance

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 variation sare possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to system sand function srelevantt o
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 29).
Important safetyn otes
GWarning
Af lat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and brakin gcharacteristic softhe vehicle.
There is arisk of an accident.
do not drive with aflat tire. Immediately
replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or
consult aqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspensio ncomponents
may be damaged. There is arisk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specification softhe original
part.
When replacingw heels, make sure to use the
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmodel
When replacingt ires,make sure to use the
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmanufacturer
Rmodel
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor-
rectly can impair operatin gsafety. Beforep
urchasin gand using non-approved
accessories, visit aqualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
Rsuitability
Rlegal stipulations
Rfactory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found
under "Wheel and tire combinations"
(
Ypage 290).
Information on your vehicle' stire pressure can
be found:
Rin the Tire and Loading Information placard on
the B-pillar, driver'ss ide
Rin the tire pressure table inside the fuel filler
flap (Ypage 271)
Runder "Tire pressure tables" (Ypage 278)
Runder "Tire pressure" (Ypage 270)
Modifications to the brake system or wheels are not permitted. The use of aspacer and brake
dust shields is not permitted. This invalidates
the general operatin gpermit for the vehicle.
Further information on wheels and tires can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop.
Operation
Information for ajourney
If the vehicle is heavily laden, checkt he tire
pressures,a nd correct them ,ifnecessary
(
Ypage 270).
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-
ing to one side. This may indicat ethat the
wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspect that
at ire is defective, reduce your speed immedi-
ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to
checkt he wheels and tires for damage. Hidden
tire damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no signs of
damage, have the tires and wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parkin gyour vehicle, make sure that the
tires do not get deformed by the curb or other
obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over curbs,
speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so
slowly and not at asharp angle. Otherwise, the
tires ,particularly the sidewalls, can get dam-
aged.
Operation267
Wheels and tires
Z