Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 209
Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 227
Stowing and features ....................... 238
Useful information ............................... 238
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 238
Sun visors ............................................ 239
Cup holder ........................................... 239
Bottle holder ........................................ 240
Ashtray ................................................ 240
Cigarette lighter ................................... 240
12 V socket ......................................... 241
Mobile communications equipment ..... 241
Transporting loads ............................ 242
Useful information ............................... 242
Loading guidelines ............................... 242
Load distribution ................................. 243
Securing loads ..................................... 244
Lashing straps ..................................... 246
Securing loads ..................................... 248
Carrier systems ................................... 249
Maintenance and care ...................... 250
Useful information ............................... 250
Engine compartment ........................... 250
Maintenance ........................................ 257
Battery ................................................. 258
Care ..................................................... 263
Breakdown assistance ..................... 270
Useful information ............................... 270
Where will I find...? .............................. 270
Flat tire ................................................ 272
Jump-starting ....................................... 272
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 274
Electrical fuses .................................... 277
Wheels and tires ............................... 278
Useful information ............................... 278
Important safety notes ........................ 278
Operation ............................................ 278
Operation in winter .............................. 280
Tire pressure ....................................... 282
Loading the vehicle .............................. 289
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 292
Changing wheels ................................. 297
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 301
Spare wheel ......................................... 302
Technical data ................................... 304
Useful information ............................... 304
Vehicle electronics .............................. 304
Identification plates ............................. 304
Service products and capacities .......... 305
Vehicle data ......................................... 312
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