Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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4.9 Maintenance and repairs
4 Planning of bodies
The jump-starting connection for the main battery is
used when you require an external energy source for
starting or to charge the vehicle battery.
The backup battery in the engine compartment must
not be connected to an external energy source because
this can damage the vehicle.
The cost of any additional work made necessary by the
upfitter and which has to be carried out during war-
ranty, maintenance or repair work will not be covered
by Daimler AG, MBUSA LLC or MBCAN.
The following must be observed by the upfitter before
delivery of the vehicle:
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Check the headlamp setting or have this checked at
a qualified Metris workshop.
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UPFITTER MANAGEMENT VANS recommends a
qualified Metris dealer.
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Retighten the wheel nuts/bolts to the specified
torque.
The upfitter must provide the vehicle with operating
instructions and maintenance instructions for the body
and any additional assemblies installed.
4.9.1 Storing the vehicle
Storage in enclosed premises
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Clean the entire vehicle
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Check the oil and coolant levels
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Inflate the tires to 0.5 bar or 7.25 psi above the
specified tire pressures
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Release parking brake and prevent vehicle from
rolling away with chocks.
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Disconnect the battery in a charged state (at least
80 %) and lubricate the cable lugs and terminals.
Storing the vehicle in the open (< 1 month)
•
Carry out the same procedure as for storing in an
enclosed space.
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Close all air inlets and set the heating system to
"Off".
Storing the vehicle in the open (> 1 month)
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Carry out the same procedure as for storing in an
enclosed space.
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Fold the windshield wipers away from the wind-
shield.
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Close all air inlets and set the heating system to
"Off".
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Remove the battery and store it in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications (
Maintenance work on stored vehicles (in storage
for > 1 month):
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Check the oil level once a month
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Check the coolant once a month
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Check the tire pressures once a month
Removing the vehicle from storage
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Check the fluid levels in the vehicle
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Adjust tire pressure to manufacturer specifications.
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Check the battery charge and install the battery
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Clean the entire vehicle
