Flat Tire; Jump-Starting - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual

Jump-starting

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Stowage space in the cargo compart-
ment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
X
To remove tools: release clamping
strap ;.
X
Remove tool holder cover :
X
Carefully pull the tool kit and jack out of the
tool holder.
X
To stow tools: before stowing, wind the
jack to the fully closed position and place it
so that the hand wheel is facing forwards
and the plate is facing inwards.
X
Place the jack and vehicle tool kit into the
tool holder.
X
Replace tool holder cover :.
X
Tighten clamping strap ;.
Separate holder for jack
Holder for the jack in the cargo compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
The vehicle tool kit or tire-changing tools are
in the seat base of the left front seat
Y
( page 270).
X
To remove the jack: release clamping
strap :.
X
Pull jack ; out of the upper holder and
from the lower fixture =.
X
To stow the jack: before stowing, wind the
jack to the fully closed position and place it
so that the hand wheel is facing forwards
and the plate is facing inwards.
X
Place jack ; onto lower fixture =.
X
Press jack ; into the upper holder and fas-
ten clamping strap :.
The jack is secured.
First-aid kit
Removing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the stowage com-
partment in the co-driver's door.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace any expired
or missing contents.
Observe the legal requirements of the coun-
try in which you are currently driving.

Flat tire

In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with the
Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number,
e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
For vehicles with a spare wheel, information
on breakdown assistance in the event of a flat
tire can be found under "Wheels and tires"
Y
( page 297).
Jump-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is
a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is suffi-
cient ventilation while charging and jump-
starting. Do not lean over a battery.