ABS MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket........................................ 241
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................ .204
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 112
Active Parking Assist
Canceling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 158
Detecting parking spaces .............. 155
Display message ............................ 214
Exiting a parking space .................. 157
Function/notes .............................1 54
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking .......................................... 156
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Add-on equipment ............................... 32
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs .............................1 02
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 308
Gasoline ......................................... 306
Air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191 Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4 6
Si

de impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 52
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 118
Setting the center air vents ........... 118
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 118
Setting the side air vents ............... 118
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) ............ 99
Changing a bulb (tailgate) ................ 99
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ........ 99
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrests .............................................. 90
Ashtray ............................................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
4Index

Before driving offImportant safety notes .................. 121
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 148
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Collision warning ........................... 148
Display message ............................ 216
Important safety notes .................. 146
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 147
Notes/function .............................. 146
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 148
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®Audio ............................... 182
Brake
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 255
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Notes ............................................. 309
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 210
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 138 Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145
Applying the parking brake ............ 134
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 309
Checking brake fl
uid level .............. 255
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 204
EBD .................................................. 65
Hill start assist ............................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 137
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 138
Riding tips ...................................... 137
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 270
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 171
On the steering wheel .................... 176
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash ........................................ 264
Carpets .......................................... 269
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 266
Interior ........................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 263
Paint .............................................. 265
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 264
Rear view camera .......................... 267
Roof lining ...................................... 269
6Index

Tires ............................................... 217
Vehicle ...........................................218
Display messages (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 189
Driving systems .............................2 00
Engine ............................................ 198
Hiding ............................................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Introduction ................................... 189
Key ................................................ 203
Lamps ............................................ 196
Setting the language ......................1 74
Tires ............................................... 201
Vehicle ...........................................2 02
Distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227
Distance warning function ...............144
Door
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 99
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 43
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 136
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 129
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ...................................................... 74 Driving abroad
Fuel ..................... ........................... 137
Low

-beam headlamps .................... 137
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 137
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 139
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 65
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 144
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 150
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146
Cruise control ................................ 142
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Lane Keeping Assist ......................1 48
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 158
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Brakes ...........................................1 37
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness .... 138
Downhill gradient ........................... 137
Drinking and driving ....................... 136
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Driving in mountainous areas ........1 41
Driving in winter .............................1 39
Driving on flooded roads ................ 139
Driving on wet roads ......................1 39
Exhaust check ............................... 136
Fuel ................................................ 136
General .......................................... 135
Hydroplaning ................................. 139
Icy road surfaces ........................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 120
10Index

Ventilationsee Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 304
Type plate ...................................... 303
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 225
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 227
Coolant .......................................... 225
Distance warning ........................... 227
Door ............................................... 229
ESP
®.............................................. 222
ESP®OFF ....................................... 224
Fuel tank ........................................ 225
General notes ................................ 219
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Parking brake ................................ 134
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 46
Rear door ....................................... 229
Reserve fuel ................................... 225
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seat belt ........................................ 220
Sliding door ................................... 229
Steering ......................................... 229
Tire pressure monitor .................... 228
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Capacities ...................................... 311
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Notes ............................................. 311
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 299Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Checking ........................................ 278
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 277
Interchanging/changing ................ 296
Mounting a new wheel ................... 298
Mounting a wheel .......................... 297
Removing a wheel .......................... 298
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 301
Snow chains .................................. 280
Storing ........................................... 296
Tightening torque ........................... 299
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 300
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Operati on ......................................... 52
Wi

ndows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Defrosting ...................................... 115
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Windshield wiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Windshield wiper
see Windshield
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Rear window wiper ........................ 104
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 105
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 139
Snow chains .................................. 280
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 279
Radiator cover ................................. 33
Index25

Indicator and warning lamps
FunctionPage
:å ESP®OF F224
;K High-beam headlamps96
=÷ESP®22 2
?#! Turn signal96
AParking brak e134
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)
BBrakes221
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
CÐPowersteering22 9
Dò ABS222
E# Battery198
F1 Doors229
FunctionPag e
G6 Restrain tsystem45
Hü Seat belt220
I; CheckEngin e225
J? Coolan t225
KR Rear fog lamp95
LOFrontfog lamp s95
MhTirepressur emonitor22 8
NÀ ATTENTION ASSIST150
Oæ Reserve fuel225
PL Low-beam headlamps95
QTParking lamp sand
license plat elamp94
iCorresponding message smay also be
shown in th edisplay (Ypage 189).
38Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
At a glance

Indicator and warning lamps
FunctionPage
:å ESP®OF F224
;K High-beam headlamps96
=#! Turn signal96
?Brakes221
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
AParking brak e134
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)
B1Doors229
Cò ABS222
Dü Seat belt220
E; CheckEngin e225
FunctionPag e
F? Coolan t225
GR Rear fog lamp95
HOFrontfog lamp s95
IhTirepressur emonitor22 8
J6 Restrain tsystem45
K÷ ESP®22 2
L· Distanc ewarning sig-
nal22 7
Mæ Reserve fuel225
NL Low-beam headlamps95
OTParking lamp sand
license plat elamp94
iCorresponding message smay also be
shown in th edisplay (Ypage 203).
40Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
At a glance

vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are
synchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of
the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise
lead to the triggering of the Emergency Ten-
sioning Device in the event of an accident,
which will then need to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly. The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 48)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 84)
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 58) in addition to the child restraint
Occupant safety47
Safety
Z

If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags
Example: window curtain air bag above the front
door
Example: window curtain air bag for all seat rows
Window curtain air bags:or; are integrated
into the side of the roof frame. The window cur-
tain air bags for all seat rows ;deploy in the
area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to
the rear side window (D-pillar).
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed
on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 56).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Conditions
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the 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. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest 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.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
52Occupant safety
Safety

You can obtain further information about the
correct child restraint system from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
GWARNING
If a rearward facing child restraint system is
installed in the direction of travel by mistake, it cannot protect as intended. This is the case
if, for instance, you install a rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat opposite
to the direction of travel. In the event of an
accident, a child might not be restrained cor-
rectly. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Always install the rear seat in the direction of
travel before you install the rearward facing
child restraint system.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-
lines" (
Ypage 242).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint systems
are:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
Rthe Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on
the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
information on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 52). There you will also
find information on deactivating the front-
passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor-
responds to the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
60Children in the vehicle
Safety

Top Tether anchorages
Example: rear bench seat
Top Tether anchorage ;is located at the bot-
tom of the rear side of the rear seat on the cross
brace between the seat or bench seat legs.
XMove head restraint :up.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system with Top Tether. Always comply with
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
XRoute Top Tether belt ?under head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
XHook Top Tether hook =of Top Tether
belt ?into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that Top Tether belt ?is not twis-
ted.
XTension Top Tether belt ?. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
XMove head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Ypage 89). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt ?.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
the child restraint system on a rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification System
(OCS)" (
Ypage 52).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of:
Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front-
passenger seat
Rthe unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
Ypage 46 )is the 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 a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
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 a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
62Children in the vehicle
Safety