technical data MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

The dimensions specified vary according to:
RTires
RLoad
RCondition of the suspension
ROptional equipment
ModelCargo Van
Opening height of the
tailgate:86.0 in (2185 mm)
Opening range of the
tailgate;41.2 in (1047 mm)
Opening range of the
rear doors =33.4 in (849 mm)
Load width50.0 in (1270 mm)
Max. load width66.3 in (1685 mm)
Load height53.8 in (1367 mm)
Vehicle length202.4 in
(5140 mm)
Vehicle width
Including exterior mir-
rors
Excluding exterior mir-
rors
88.3 in (2244 mm)
75.9 in (1928 mm)
Wheelbase126.0 in
(3200 mm)
ModelPassenger Vans
Opening height of the
tailgate :84.6 in (2150 mm)
Opening range of the
tailgate;41.2 in (1047 mm)
Opening range of the
rear doors =33.4 in (849 mm)
Load width47.4 in (1205 mm)
Max. load width61.1 in (1552 mm)
Load height52.2 in (1326 mm)
Vehicle length202.4 in
(5140 mm)
ModelPassenger Vans
Vehicle width
Including exterior mir-
rors
Excluding exterior mir-
rors
88.3 in (2244 mm)
75.9 in (1928 mm)
Wheelbase126.0 in
(3200 mm)
Cargo tie-down points and carrier sys-
tems
Cargo tie-down points
General notes
!Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If you use several cargo tie-down points to
secure a load, you must always take the max-
imum loading capacity of the weakest cargo
tie-down point into account.
If you brake hard, for example, the forces act-
ing could be up to several times the weight
force of the load. Always use multiple cargo
tie-down points in order to distribute the force absorption. Load the anchorages evenly.
You will find additional information about cargo
tie-down points and cargo tie-down rings in the
"Securing loads" section (
Ypage 244).
Cargo tie-down rings
The maximum tensile load of the cargo tie-down
rings is:
Cargo tie-down
ringsPermissible nomi- nal tensile load
Passenger Vans786.5 lbf
(350 daN)
Cargo Van1124.0 lbf (500 daN)
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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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Trailer loads
Make sure that you adhere to the local legal
requirements for trailer loads.
The permissible weights and loads which cannot
be exceeded can also be found:
Rin your vehicle documents and
Ron the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch, the trailer and the vehicle
(
Ypage 303)
You will find the basic values approved by the
manufacturer in the following table. If the values
differ, the lowest value applies.
Make sure that you adhere to the weight restric-
tions by having the weight checked on a cali-
brated weighbridge.
Permissible gross
weight GVWR6724 lbs (3050 kg)
Gross front axle
load GAWR (FA)3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross rear axle load
GAWR (RA)3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Maximum permissi-
ble gross weight of
vehicle/trailer
combination
2
GCWR
11684 lbs (5300 kg)
Trailer load,
braked3GTW
5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Maximum permissi-
ble nose weight
TWR500 lbs (227 kg)
2Maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle and trailer.3Maximum permissible gross trailer weight, for trailers with a separate functional braking system.
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