trailer MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020 MY20 Operator’s Manual

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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
system due to contaminated fuel.
i E10 fuel contains an admixture of up to
10% bioethanol. Your vehicle is E10 compat-
ible. You can refuel your vehicle with E10
fuel.
i You can obtain information on fuel grades
at a qualified specialist workshop or at a gas
station. If there is no identification on the
filling pump, consult a gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
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136).
Fuel additives
! Operating the engine with subsequently
added fuel additives can cause engine dam-
age. Do not mix fuel additives with fuel. This
does not include additives for the removal
and prevention of deposits. Gasoline can
only be mixed with additives recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Follow the instructions
in the product description. You can find fur-
ther information on recommended additives
in any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Cen-
ter.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using brand-
name fuels with additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
long period of time, deposits can form. This
primarily forms on the inlet valve and in the
combustion chamber.
In some countries, the available fuel grade
may be inadequate. Residue could build up in
the fuel injection system as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz
Commercial Van Center, the fuel should be
mixed with the cleaning additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios indicated on the con-
tainer.
Do not add other fuel additives to the fuel.
This results in unnecessary costs and can
damage the engine. Information on fuel consumption H
Environmental note
CO 2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas that accord-
ing to the current state of knowledge is
mainly responsible for the heating of the
earth's atmosphere (greenhouse effect). The
CO 2 emissions of your vehicle vary in direct
correspondence with the fuel consumption
and is therefore dependent on:
R the efficient utilization of the fuel by the
engine
R the respective style of driving
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, condition of the
road or traffic flow, for example
You can help to minimize CO 2 emissions
with a conservative driving style and regular
maintenance of your vehicle .
Only for certain countries: the respective cur-
rent consumption and emission values of your
vehicle can be found in the COC papers (EC
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These docu-
ments are supplied when the vehicle is deliv-
ered.
Consumption figures were found in the cur-
rently valid respective version: R for vehicles with exhaust gas standard Euro
6 as per directive (EC) no. 715/2007
R for vehicles with exhaust gas standard
EURO VI as per directive (EC) no. 595/2009
Fuel consumption depends on:
R the vehicle version
R the style of driving
R the operating conditions
R the fuel type and fuel grade used
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the
following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in city traffic
R during short journeys
R on mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
Observe the advice in the "Protection of the
environment" section to keep fuel consump-
tion low

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Reduce the load on shorter roof carriers pro-
portionately. The maximum load per pair of
roof carrier supports is
110 lbs (50 kg). The
maximum 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
(Y page 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 tes-
ted 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 cou-
pling on the identification plate of the trailer
tow hitch.
You can obtain advice from a qualified special-
ist workshop. Also observe the information on
towing a trailer in the "Driving and parking"
section (Y page

168).
Trailer loads Make sure that you adhere to the local legal
requirements for trailer loads.
The permissible weights and loads which can-
not be exceeded can also be found:
R in your vehicle documents and
R on the identification plates of the trailer
hitch, the trailer and the vehicle
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You will find the basic values approved by the
manufacturer in the following table. If the val-
ues differ, the lowest value applies.
Make sure that you adhere to the weight
restrictions by having the weight checked on a
calibrated weighbridge. Permissible gross
weight GVWR
6614 lbs (3000 kg)
Gross front axle
load GAWR (FA)
3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Gross rear axle
load GAWR (RA)
3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Maximum permis-
sible gross weight
of vehicle/trailer
combination
3

GCWR 11614 lbs (5268 kg)
Trailer load,
braked
4
GTW 5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Maximum permis-
sible nose weight
TWR
500 lbs (227 kg)
3
Maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle and trailer.
4 Maximum permissible gross trailer weight, for trailers with independent braking system. Vehicle data
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