MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV 2022 Owners Manual

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If you brake hard, the mechanical brake is
also used. This means t hat the maximum
recuperative energy cannot be recovered. The
more you drive and brake in an anticipatory
manner, the more ePciently energy can be
recuperated.
System limits
The br
aking eMect of the electric motor during
recuperation in overrun mode may be reduced or
may not be available at all in the following situa-
tions:
= when the high-voltage battery charge level
increases
= if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
In these cases, the desired deceleration is set by
the brake control system.
Manually setting recuperative deceleration
You can use the steering wheel gearshis paddles
to manually adjust the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode. %
When the vehicle is started again, the follow-
ing r
ecuperation level is set:
= hX: if hX was selected previ-
ously.
= h: if a recuperation level other than
hX was selected previously.
The following recuperation levels are available: = hX Int

elligent and anticipatory recupera-
tion with ECO Assist ( page 158)
= hd No recuperation: the vehicle coasts,
rolls freely
= h Normal recuperation =
hX Incr
eased recuperation: increased
deceleration in overrun mode
= hXX Maximum recuperation: maximum
deceleration in overrun mode 
To increase recuperation: br
ieOy pull gearshis
paddle 1. 
To reduce recuperation: br
ieOy pull gearshis
paddle 2. 
To select hX: pull and hold g
earshis pad-
dle 1 or 2.
The Instrument Display shows the currently selec-
t
ed recuperation level next to the transmission
position display. ECO Assist function
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ECO Assist is not available in all countries.
Depending on t

he vehicle's equipment, diMer-
ent events ahead can be detected.
ECO Assist is active only in hX
(  pag

e 158).
ECO Assist analyses data for the vehicle's expec-
ted route. This allows the system to optimally 158
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adjust the driving style for the route ahead, use
minimal ener
gy and recuperate.
ECO Assist is displayed on the Assistance
menu(  page 249). If the system detects an
event ahead, e.g. a vehicle ahead, and the driving
style can be optimised, the event will appear on
the instrument display.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the follow-
ing events can also be detected and displayed for
the route section ahead:
= Speed limit
= Downhill gradient
= Junctions and roundabouts
= Bends Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
In or
der
for ECO Assist to react to a speed limit, the auto-
matic adoption of speed limits must be activated
(  page 219). These route events will be detec-
ted only if route-based speed adaptation is active
(  page 208). 1
Event ahead
2 Distance display for the event ahead
3 "Foot oM t
he accelerator" recommendation
The segments of distance display 2 sho
w the
distance to the event ahead as follows:
= A few segments light up: the event ahead is
near.
= Many segments light up: the event ahead is
further away.
If ECO Assist is active, "Foot oM the accelerator"
symbol 3 will appear on the Assistance menu
on the instrument display, on the head-up display
and next to the transmission position display. Driving and parking
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When the vehicle nears an event, ECO Assist will
calculat e the optimal speed for minimal energy
consumption based on the distance and speed.
"Foot oM the accelerator" recommendation 3 will
appear on the instrument display.
If you take your foot oM the accelerator pedal in
good time, the remaining segments on the display
will successively turn green until the event shown
is reached. The drivetrain will be set for minimal
energy consumption. The vehicle will recuperate
autonomously and thus charge the high-voltage
battery.
% You can also manually increase or reduce
r

ecuperation. However, ECO Assist is availa-
ble only in the hX setting (  page 158).
If there is no response to "Foot oM t
he accelera-
tor" recommendation 3, the segments will
remain white.
The event will be shown for a short time aser it
has been passed.
If the event involves a vehicle in front, all seg-
ments will immediately turn green once there is a
response to "Foot oM the accelerator" prompt 3.If ECO Assist cannot identify a recommendation
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or adjusting the driving style for the event ahead,
nothing will be displayed. The system will be pas-
sive.
System limits
ECO Assist can function even more precisely if
the route is adhered to when route guidance is
active. The basic function is also available without
active route guidance. Not all information and
traPc situations can be foreseen. The quality
depends on the available map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsible
for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good
time. You must be ready to brake at all times irre-
spective of whether the system is active.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
= If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuPcient
illumination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.
= If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traPc,
direct sunlight or reOections. =
If t he windscreen is dirty in the vicinity of the
multifunction camera.
= If the multifunction camera is misted up, dam-
aged or obscured.
= If road signs are hard to detect, e.g. due to
dirt, snow or insuPcient lighting, or because
they are obscured.
= If the digital road map of the navigation sys-
tem has incorrect or outdated information.
= If signs are ambiguous, e.g. road signs in road-
works or in adjacent lanes.
= If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured.
= When you drive on roads with steep uphill or
downhill gradients.
= If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles. DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
be

tween the following drive programs:
(  page 162). 160
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Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-
lo wing vehicle characteristics will change:
= Drive
= Steering
= ESP n
= Climate control
Available drive programs
Individual = The following vehicle characteristics are indi-
vidually adjustable:
- Drive
- Suspension
- Steering
& Sport = Maximum power availability
= Stability but with a sporty, dynamic setup
= Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
$ Comfort = Comfortable driving style =
Balance be tween traction and stability
= Best balance between ePciency and perform-
ance for all driving situations
= Recommended for all road conditions
 Eco
= Economical setting of vehicle functions
= Balance between traction and stability
= Recommended for all road conditions
= Restricted performance of the climate control
to increase the range (  page 145)
In heating mode, the windows may mist up
more quickly.
= Maximum permissible speed limited to
130 km/h
If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the point of resistance (kickdown), the limit
will be raised to the maximum permissible
speed.
= When the route option Electric Intelligence is
switched on and route guidance is active, a
chequered Oag on the speedometer indicates
the maximum permissible speed recommen- ded by active range monitoring. It is the driv-
er's o
wn responsibility to comply with them in
order to reach the next scheduled charging
station. Notes on the roof load display
Certain drive programs and ESP
n
se
ttings are
unsuitable for transporting a roof load.
If one of these drive programs is set or selected,
the W symbol is shown as a warning. When
this symbol is shown, the selected drive program
is not suitable for transporting a load on the roof.
The following drive programs are aMected:
= Sport drive program
= Individual drive program with the Sport ESP n
setting
% The symbol is also shown in the following sit-
uations:
= W

ithin the themes if a corresponding drive
program is saved
For more information on themes see . Driving and parking
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=
W ithin the reset display if the previously
active drive program is unsuitable for the
transport of a roof load
For further information on the reset dis-
play, see (  page 162). Selecting the drive program 
Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 f orwards
or backwards.
The drive program selected appears in the
multifunction display. ConNguring
D
YNAMIC SELECT (multimedia sys-
tem) Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
Se

tting drive program I 
Select Individual configuration . 
Select and set a category.
Switching the reset display on or oM 
Activate or deactivate Ask when starting.
Function on: t
he next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored. If the ECO
start/stop function was deactivated, an additional
prompt appears asking if the function should
remain deactivated. Function on:
t
he next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored.
% The prompt appears only if the previously
activ

e settings deviate from the standard set-
tings.
Function oM: t
he next time the vehicle is started
the $ drive program is set automatically. The
ECO start/stop function is activated automati-
cally.
Function oM: if the

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This function must be activated for each user
pr
oNle separately. The drive program for the
respective user proNle of the last driver is only
stored if this function is activated. Displaying vehicle data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
EQ 
Select Vehicle .
The v
ehicle data is displayed. Displaying engine data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Info 
Select Engine.
The engine dat

a is displayed.
% The actual (maximum) values that can be ach-
ie

ved for engine output and engine torque
may deviate from the certiNed values within
the country-speciNc guidelines for permissible
tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-
speciNc guidelines). *nOuencing
v
ariables that can inOuence this
are, for example:
= Sea level
= Fuel quality
= Outside temperature
= Operating temperature of the engine
% The values displayed serve only as orienta-
tion. The v
alues for engine output and engine
torque shown on the media display may devi-
ate from the actual values. Calling up the fuel consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
EQ 
Select Consumption.
The cur
rent and average consumption is dis-
played. Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
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WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are les unatt
ended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
= open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
= get out and be struck by oncoming traPc.
= operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the transmission position.
= starting the vehicle. Driving and parking
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Never leave children unattended in the
v ehicle. 
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle. 
Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of
c
hildren. Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The cur
rent transmission posi-
tion will be shown on the instrument display. j
Park position
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive position
Engaging reverse gear R 
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le

ver upwards past the Nrst point of
resistance. Engaging neutral N 
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le

ver up or down to the Nrst point of
resistance, holding it there until the transmis-
sion position i is shown on the driver's dis-
play.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow
y
ou to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
If you want the transmission to remain in neutral
N even if the vehicle is switched oM: 
Start the vehicle. 
Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i. 
Release the brake pedal. 
Switch oM t
he vehicle.
% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
t
he vehicle, the transmission will remain in
neutral i. 164
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Engaging park position P
* NOTE Damag e due to engaging park posi-
tion j while the vehicle is rolling If you
shis t
he transmission into park position
j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-
sion may be damaged. 
If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a
door

. 
Only engage the park position j when
t
he vehicle is stationary. 
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
( pag

e 184). 
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes t

o a standstill. 
When the vehicle is stationary, press button
j.
When t

he transmission position display shows
j, the park position is engaged. If the trans-
mission position display j does not appear,
set the parking brake and secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away. %
Depending on the situation, it may take a
shor
t time until j is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission posi-
tion display.
Park position j is eng
aged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
= You switch the stationary vehicle oM in trans-
mission position h or k.
= You open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary in transmission position h or k.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if oM in
transmission position h or k and bring it to
a standstill.
= You switch oM the engine, bring the vehicle to
a standstill and open the driver's door when
the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is
rolling and the transmission position is i.
= Engaging park position j automatically is
required by the vehicle.
% Park position j can be eng
aged automati-
cally when the vehicle is rolling very slowly. %
To manoeuvre with an open driver's door,
open t

he driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position h or k again.
Engaging drive position D 
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le

ver down past the Nrst point of
resistance. Function of the 4MATIC
The Oe
xible all-wheel distribution of the 4MATIC
means the drive is always ideally distributed
between both axles. Depending on the situation,
only the front axle or only the rear axle can be
driven, or the drive can be distributed continu-
ously between both axles.
This means that recuperation can be used even
more eMectively and the range of the vehicle can
be increased (  page 157).
Together with ESP n
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insuPcient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override Driving and parking
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the laws of physics. It cannot take into account
r oad, weather or traPc conditions. 4MATIC is only
an aid. You are responsible especially for main-
taining a safe distance from the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for
staying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum eMect
of t
he Oexible all-wheel distribution can be
achieved only if you use winter tyres (M+S
tyres), with snow chains if necessary. Charging the high-voltage battery
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
*
NOTE High-v
oltage battery damage due to
leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
of time Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-
disc
harge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if
the vehicle is idle for several months. This can
damage the high-voltage battery. 
To avoid damage, please observe the fol-
lo

wing recommendations when handling
the high-voltage battery. *
NOTE A
ccelerated ageing of the high-volt-
age battery due to not observing the fol-
lowing recommendations As a result of its basic characteristics, the
s
torage capacity of, and the amount of energy
available from, the high-voltage battery
decreases over the course of its life. As a
result, the maximum electrical range that can
be achieved by the vehicle is reduced and its
maximum electrical output can be impaired.
The following factors could accelerate the age-
ing of the high-voltage battery:
= frequently fully charging (charge level
100%) the high-voltage battery, especially
when this process is not directly followed
by a journey
= frequent rapid charging with direct current
(mode 4) =
lea
ving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
at high ambient temperatures 
To avoid accelerated ageing, please
obser
ve the following recommendations
when handling the high-voltage battery. Recommendations when handling the high-voltage
batt
ery:
= Every six months, when the outside tempera-
ture is above 10 °C, park the vehicle overnight
with a charge level below 20%.
= Only charge the high-voltage battery with
direct current (mode 4) if necessary.
= Charge the high-voltage battery on average to
a charge level of 80%. Beyond a charge level of
80%, the charging time is considerably pro-
longed.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,
park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery
charge level between 30% and 50%. Do not
keep the high-voltage battery continuously
connected to power supply equipment. 166
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=
If lea ving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of
time avoid, if possible, high ambient tempera-
tures.
= Check the high-voltage battery's charge level
every six weeks ( page 183).
= Charge the high-voltage battery if the charge
level is below 20%.
= Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
vehicle is les idle for a lengthy period. Other-
wise, the condition of the vehicle's high-volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
You can contribute to reducing the vehicle's
energy consumption in the following ways: = An anticipatory driving style (  page 156)
= Reduced use of electrical consumers
= Having the vehicle regularly maintained
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
change over the course of its life. % Depending on the national version, your vehi-
cle is eq
uipped with one of the following vehi-
cle sockets. You can charge the high-voltage battery with
bo
th alternating current (mode 2/3) and
direct current (mode 4). Combo 1 vehicle socket Combo 2 vehicle socket
1
Type 1 or type 2 connection for charging with
alt

ernating current
2 Socket extension for charging with direct cur-
r
ent Driving and parking
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