AUX MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

Spare wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Wheel and tire dimensions as well as the type of tire can vary between the spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced. When the spare
wheel is mounted, driving characteristics may be severely affected. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
In order to reduce risks:
Ryou should therefore adapt your driving
style and drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel
that differs from the wheel to be replaced.
Ronly use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
Rdo not deactivate ESP®.
Rhave a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correct wheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
General notes
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel is
described in "Mounting a wheel" (Ypage 297).
The following should be checked regularly, par-
ticularly prior to long journeys:
Rthe tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(
Ypage 280)
Rthe fastenings of the spare wheel bracket
The spare wheel is located either in the left rear
compartment or in a spare wheel bracket under
the vehicle.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: the
spare wheel is not equipped with a sensor for
monitoring tire pressure. If you have installed a spare wheel, the tire pressure monitor will not
function for this wheel. The system may con-
tinue to show the tire pressure of the wheel that
has been removed for a few minutes. The value
displayed for the position where the spare wheel
is installed is not the same as the current tire
pressure of the spare wheel.
When you are driving with the spare wheel
mounted, the tire pressure monitor cannot func-
tion reliably. Only restart the tire pressure mon- itor when the defective wheel has been replaced
with a new wheel and sensor.
More Information can be found under "Tire pres-
sure monitor" (
Ypage 284).
Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Spare wheel under the rear of the vehi-
cle
Removing
XTake the lug wrench and auxiliary tool for the
spare wheel lifter out of the vehicle tool kit
(
Ypage 270).
XOpen the tailgate/rear door.
XCarefully pry off protective cap :with a suit-
able tool, e.g. a screwdriver. Be careful not to
damage the paintwork or the covering cap
when doing so.
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XPush auxiliary tool;through the opening
into the winch guide.
XAttach wheel bolt wrench =to auxiliary
tool ;for the spare wheel lifter.
XTurn lug wrench =in the direction of
arrow ?until you feel resistance or until the
friction clutch of the winch overwinds.
The spare wheel has been lowered.
XHold the spare wheel by handle Eon the
cover tray and pull it out from under the vehi-
cle.
XPress cable Bdownwards and twist it
against spring Dusing wheel gripper C.
Wheel gripper Cis released.
XPull wheel gripper Cthrough the opening in
cover tray Eand out of the wheel brace.
XRemove cover tray Efrom the spare wheel.
!When winding upwards, make sure that the
handle of the cover tray points backwards.
Check that the spare wheel is correctly and
firmly positioned:
Rafter every wheel change
Rat every maintenance interval
Rat least once a year
Installing
iAlloy wheels cannot be transported under
the vehicle. In this case, transport the alloy
wheel in the cargo compartment and only
raise cover tray E.
XRemove lug wrench =and auxiliary tool ;
for the spare wheel lifter from the vehicle tool
kit (
Ypage 270).
XPlace the wheel on the ground with the wheel brace pointing upwards.
XPlace cover tray Eon the wheel so that the
recess for tire valve Fis above the valve.
XPress cover tray Eonto the wheel brace and
align the wheel so that the handle of cover
tray Efaces backwards.
XGuide wheel gripper Cat an angle on wire B
through the opening in cover tray Eand into
the wheel brace from above.
XSlide the wheel under the vehicle a little.
XAttach lug wrench =to auxiliary tool ;for
the spare wheel lifter.
XTurn lug wrench =in the direction of arrow
A until you feel resistance and the friction
clutch of the winch overwinds in jerks.
The wheel is firmly secured to the underside
of the vehicle.
XPull lug wrench =and auxiliary tool ;for the
spare wheel lifter out of the opening for the
winch.
XClose the winch opening with covering
cap :.
XStow wheel bolt wrench =and auxiliary
tool ;for the spare wheel lifter in the vehicle
tool kit.
XClose the tailgate/rear door.
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inscription on the containers: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
228.5).
You can obtain further information at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Additives for approved service products are nei-
ther required nor permitted. Approved fuel addi-
tives are the exception. Additives can cause
engine damage and must therefore not be
added to the service products.
The use of additives is always the responsibility
of the vehicle operator. The use of additives may
result in the restriction or loss of your Limited
Warranty entitlements.
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handling of
fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creating
sparks under all circumstances. Switch off the
engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. When handling, storing and disposing of fuels,
please observe the relevant regulations.
Tank contents
Depending on equipment, the total capacity of
the fuel tank may vary.
Total capacity18.5 US gal (70.0 l)
of which reserve
fuelApprox. 3.2 US gal
(12.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AK I/95 RON.
!Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicle with other fuels can lead to dam-
age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust
system.
!Do not use the following:
RE15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol)
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle.
!Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel sys-
tem due to contaminated fuel.
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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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