Important Safety Notes; Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

service interval display should therefore not
be confused with the engine oil level display.
For example, the display shows one of the fol-
lowing service messages for a few seconds:
Next Service A in .. Days Next Service A in .. Days
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Service A Due Service A Due or Service A Due Service A Due
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Serv. A Exceed. by .. Days Serv. A Exceed. by .. Days
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Then either the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed. If the
service due date has been exceeded, the
elapsed time or distance traveled after the over-
due service date is shown. The letter in the dis-
play message indicates which service is due.
stands for a minor service and
vice.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center,
will reset the service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
The prescribed service interval is based on nor-
mal vehicle use. Service work will need to be
performed more frequently than prescribed if
the vehicle is operated under more arduous con-
ditions or with higher loads. Such arduous con-
ditions include:
regular city driving with frequent intermediate
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stops
driving predominantly short distances
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frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
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on poor road surfaces
leaving the engine idling for long periods on a
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frequent basis
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for example,
replaced more frequently. Under more arduous
operating conditions, the tires must be checked
more often. Further information can be obtained
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center.
Hiding service messages
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
Press the 3 button on the instrument clus-
X
ter.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Press the a or % button on the steering
X
wheel.
Calling up the service due date
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the buttons
in the instrument cluster.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press È to select the service display.
X
The display shows a possible service mes-
sage.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
A A
Press = or ; to select the
X
B B for a major ser-
menu.
Press the 9 or : button to select the
X
ASSYST PLUS ASSYST PLUS
confirm.
The display shows the service due date.

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Important safety notes

Work on the battery, e.g. removing or installing,
requires specialist knowledge and the use of
special tools. Therefore, always have work on
the battery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the
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ESP
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
when braking
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in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci-
dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop
submenu and press a to
WARNING
(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
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Service Service
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