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nificantly too low. The tire pressure monitor is
not malfunctioning.
RUSA only: if thehwarning lamp flashes for
60 seconds and then remains lit constantly,
the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
The display also shows a message:
Ron vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 201)
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 217)
USA only: if the tire pressure monitor is mal-
functioning, it may be more than ten minutes
before the malfunction is shown. The htire
pressure warning lamp flashes for 60 seconds
and then remains lit. When the malfunction has
been rectified, the htire pressure warning
lamp goes out after a few minutes of driving.
The tire pressure values indicated by the on-
board computer may differ from those meas-
ured at a gas station with a pressure gage. The
tire pressures shown by the on-board computer
refer to those measured at sea level. At high
altitudes, the tire pressure values indicated by a pressure gage are higher than those shown by
the on-board computer. In this case, do not
reduce the tire pressures.
If radio transmitting equipment (e.g. wireless
headphones, two-way radios) is operated inside
the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle, this
can interfere with the operati
on of the tire pres-
sure monitor.
Checking the tire pressure electroni-
cally on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons
You can only check the tire pressure electroni-
cally on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the =or; button to select the
Servicemenu.
XUse the 9or: button to select TirePressure.
XPressato confirm.
The current tire pressure of each wheel is
shown in the display.
If the vehicle has been parked for over
20 minutes, the Tire pressure will be
displayed after driving a few minutesmessage appears. After a teach-in period, the tire pressure monitor
automatically detects new wheels or new sen-
sors. As long as a clear allocation of the tire
pressure value to the individual wheels is not
possible, the
Tire
PressureMonitorActivemessage is shown instead of the tire pressure
display. The tire pressures are already being
monitored.
Tire pressure monitor warning mes-
sages
If the tire pressure monitor detects a loss in
pressure in one or more tires, a warning mes-
sage is shown in the display. The hwarning
lamp lights up.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
RIf the Correct Tire Pressuremessage is
shown in the display, the tire pressure in at
least one tire is too low. The tire pressure
must be corrected at the next opportunity.
RIf the CheckTirePressureSoonmessage
is shown in the display, the tire pressure in
one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The tires must be checked.
RIf the Warning Tire Malfunc.message is
shown in the display, the tire pressure in one
or more tires has dropped suddenly. The tires
must be checked.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
RIf the Adjust Tire Pressuremessage is
shown in the display, the tire pressure in at
least one tire is too low. The tire pressure
must be corrected at the next opportunity.
RIf the Check Tiresmessage is shown in the
display, the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The tires must be
checked.
RIf the WarningTireMalfunctionmessage
is shown in the display, the tire pressure in
one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
tires must be checked.
Always read and follow the instructions and
safety notes related to the display messages,
which can be found in the "Tires" section.
Rfor vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 201)
Rfor vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 217)
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: if the
wheel positions on the vehicle are rotated, the
tire pressures may be displayed for the wrong
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Wheels and tires

positions for a short time. This is rectified after a
few minutes of driving; the tire pressures are
then displayed for the correct positions.
Restarting the tire pressure monitor
General notes
When you restart the tire pressure monitor, all
existing warning messages are deleted and the
warning lamp goes out. The monitor uses the
currently set tire pressures as the reference val-
ues for monitoring. In most cases, the tire pres-
sure monitor will automatically detect the new
reference values after you have changed the tire
pressures. However, you can also define refer-
ence values manually as described here. The tire
pressure monitor then monitors the new tire
pressure values.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the buttons
in the instrument cluster.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress Èto select the TirePressuremenu.
XPress3to confirm.
The display shows the Monitoring Active
message.
XPress3to confirm.
The display shows the Tire Pressure OK?
message.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPress the fbutton.
The display shows the distance menu.
After you have driven for a few minutes, the
system checks whether the current tire pres-
sures are within the specified range. The new
tire pressures are then accepted as reference
values and are monitored.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress g.
The display shows the tire pressure menu.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
XMake sure that the tire pressure of all four
wheels is set correctly for the current oper-
ating conditions. When doing so, observe the
notes under "Tire pressure" (
Ypage 280).
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress =or; to select the Servicemenu.
XPress9or: to select the TirePres‐suresubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The display shows either the current tire pres-
sure for the individual tires, or the Tire
pressure will be displayed afterdriving a few minutesmessage.
XPress the:button.
The display shows the Use Current Pres‐
sures as New Reference Values:mes-
sage.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
XPress the abutton.
The display shows the Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Restartedmessage.
After you have driven for a few minutes, the
system checks whether the current tire pres- sures are within the specified range. The new
tire pressures are then accepted as reference
values and are monitored.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
XPress the %button.
The tire pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored.
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Tire pressure tables
Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 6,724 lbs (3.05 t)
!The pressure difference between tires on any one axle must be no greater than 10 kPa (0.1 ba r/
1.5 psi).
The following tire pressure values apply to vehicles with:
Ra gross vehicle weight of 6,724 lbs (3.05 t)
Ra gross axle weight rating of 3,418 lbs(1,550 kg)on the rear axle and
Rthe tires referred to under "Wheel and tire combinations" (Ypage 300)
Always observe the notes under "Information on tire pressures" (
Ypage 280).
The tire pressure for the spare wheelis 340 kPa (3.4 bar/49 psi).
Partially laden vehicleFully laden vehicle
Tire sizeFront axleRear axleFront axleRear axle
225/55 R 17 XL270 kPa
(2.7 bar/ 39 psi)270 kPa
(2.7 bar/ 39 psi)300 kPa
(3.0 bar/ 44 psi)310 kPa
(3.1 bar/45 psi)
Loading the vehicle
Instruction labels for tires and loads
GWARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead
to brake failure. There is a risk of accident.
Observe the load rating of the tires. The load
rating must be at least half of the GAWR of
your vehicle. Never overload the tires by
exceeding the maximum load.
Example: Tire and Loading Information placard on
the B-pillar, driver's side
Two instruction labels on your vehicle show themaximum possible load.
(1) Tire and Loading Information placard :is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Tire and
Loading Information placard :shows the
permissible number of occupants and the
maximum permissible load of the vehicle. It also contains details of the tire sizes and
corresponding pressures for tires mounted
at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. The vehicle
identification plate informs you of the per-
missible gross weight. It is made up of the
vehicle weight, all vehicle occupants, the
fuel and the cargo. You can also find infor-
mation about the maximum Gross Axle
Weight Rating on the front and rear axle.
The maximum gross axle weight rating is
the maximum weight that can be carried by
one axle (front or rear axle). Do not exceed the permissible gross weight or the maxi-
mum gross axle weight rating for the front
or rear axle.
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The following components of the different vehi-
cle versions influence fuel consumption:
Rtire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire condi-
tion
Rtransmission ratios for the drive assemblies
Radditional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system)
For these reasons, the actual consumption fig-
ures for your vehicle may deviate from the con-
sumption figures determined according to EU
Directive 80/1268/EE C.
Details on fuel consumption can be called up in
the on-board computer:
Ron vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 172)
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 179)
Engine oil
General notes
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on operating fluids (Ypage 304).
The quality of the engine oil used is of decisive
importance for the engine's functionality and
operating life. Mercedes-Benz continually
approves engine oils based on complex experi-
ments according to the current state of the art. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having
the oil changed at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Information about engine oils approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be obtained:
Rfrom any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
Ron the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co
mbyenterin g
th edesignation ,e.g. 229.5.
Mercedes-Ben zapprova lis indicate don th eoil
container by th einscription „MB-Freigabe “or
„MB Approval“ and th ecorrespondin gdesigna-
tion ,e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.5.
Designation sof th eapprove dengin eoils for
your vehicl e
MB-Freigabe or MB
Approval229.5
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you only use
approve dmultigrade engin eoils of th eSA E
classe sSA E0W-30 and SA E0W-40 or
SA E5W-30 and SA E5W-40. These engin eoils
ensur eoptimum lubrication eve nat ver ylow
outside temperatures (
Ypage 308).
Whe ntoppin gup, we recommen dthat you only
use engin eoil of th esam egrade (MB-Freigabe
or MB Approvaldesignation )and SA Eclass as
th eoil filled at th elast oil change.
iIf th eengin eoils listed in th etable are no t
available, you may add th efollowin gengin e
oils until th enext oil change:
RMB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.1, or
ACE AA3
This mus tonly be added once and th eamount
mus tno tbe greate rthan 1qt (1. 0l).
Subsequentl yhav eth eengin eoil changed at
th eearliest possibl eopportunity.
!Using engin eoils of another grade qualit yis
no tpermitted.
Capacities
!Do no tadd to omuc hoil. addin gto omuc h
engin eoil can result in damage to th eengin e
or to th ecatalytic converter. Hav eexcess
engin eoil siphoned off .
Oil change includin goil filter
Engin eoilApprox. 2US gal
(7.75 l)
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Guide/load rails
The maximum tensile load for the cargo tie-
down points on a guide/load rail is:
Cargo tie-down
pointPermissible nomi-nal tensile load
Guide rail786.5 lbf
(350 daN)
Load rails on cargo
compartment floor1124.0 lbf (500 daN)
Load rail on sidewall225.0 lbf
(100 daN)
The values specified apply only to loads placed
on the cargo compartment floor if:
Rthe load is secured to two cargo tie-down
points on the rail and
Rthe distance to the nearest load-securing
point on the same rail is approximately 3 ft
(1 m)
Maximum roof load
GWARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
Rslip and/or fall
Rdamage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
!Do not use the lower sliding door guide (car-
riage) as a step. Otherwise, you could damage
the paneling and/or the sliding door mecha-
nism.
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!The weight of any load carried on the roof,
including the roof carrier, must not exceed
the maximum permissible roof load.
The roof carrier supports must be mounted at
equal distances.
Install rail carriers in front of and behind the
middle prop.
!For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use roof carrier systems
which have been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help to
avoid damage.
Maximum roof load330 lbs (150 kg)
with at least three
pairs of support
points
The data is valid for a load distributed evenly
over the entire roof area.
Reduce the load on shorter roof carriers pro-
portionately. The maximum load per pair of roof
carrier supports is 110 lbs (50 kg). The maxi-
mum load of a rail carrier bar is 220 lbs (100 kg).
Loading guidelines and other information con-
cerning load distribution and load securing can
be found in the "Transporting" section
(
Ypage 242).
Trailer tow hitch
General notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends having a trailer
tow hitch retrofitted at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Van Dealer.
Use only a trailer tow hitch that has been tested
and approved specially for your vehicle by the
distributor named on the inside of the front
cover. Only use a ball coupling for your Metris
trailer tow hitch if it has been approved for your
vehicle. You can also find information on the
permitted dimensions of the ball coupling on the
identification plate of the trailer tow hitch.
You can obtain advice from a qualified specialist
workshop. Also observe the information on tow-
ing a trailer in the "Driving and parking" section
(
Ypage 163).
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