MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV 2022 Owners Manual

Opening or closing the garage door
R
equirements:
= The corresponding button is programmed to
operate the door. 
Press and hold buttons 1, 2 or 3 until t
he
door opens or closes. 
If indicator lamp Oashes 4 y
ellow aser
approximately 20 seconds: press and hold the
previously pressed button again until the door
opens or closes.
Clearing the garage door opener memory 
Press and hold buttons 1 and 3.
Indicat
or lamp 4 lights up yellow. 
If indicator lamp 4 Oashes g
reen: release
buttons 1 and 3.
The entire memory has been deleted. Electric parking brake
Function of the electric parking brake (applying
aut
omatically) &
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. 
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. The electric parking brake is applied if the trans-
mission is in position j and one of t

he following
conditions is fulNlled:
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's
door is opened.
% To prevent application: pull the handle of the
electr

ic parking brake ( page 189).
In the following situations, the electric parking
br
ake is also applied:
= The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary.
= Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill. 188
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=
In addition, one of t he following conditions
must be fulNlled:
- The vehicle is switched oM.
- The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and
the driver's door is opened.
- There is a system malfunction.
- The power supply is insuPcient.
- The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red $ indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
Function of the electric parking brake (releasing
automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulNlled:
= The driver's door is closed.
= The vehicle has been started.
= The transmission is in position h or k and
you depress the accelerator pedal or you shisfrom transmission position
j t o h or k
when on level ground.
= If the transmission is in position k, the tail-
gate must be closed.
= The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat.
If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat, one of the
following conditions must be fulNlled:
- You shis from transmission position j.
or
- You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 3 km/h.
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red $ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out. Applying/releasing the electric parking brake
manuall y
Applying 
Push handle 1.
The r
ed $ indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster. Driving and parking
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%
The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if t
he red $ indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
Releasing 
Switch on the vehicle. 
Pull handle 1.
The r

ed $ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Emergency braking 
Press and hold handle 1.
As long as t
he vehicle is in motion, the
Release parking brake message is displayed
and the red $ indicator lamp Oashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied. The
red $ indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster. Information on collision detection on a parked
v

ehicle If a collision is detected when the tow-away pro-
t
ection is primed on a locked vehicle, you will receive a
no
tiNcation in the multimedia system
when you switch the vehicle on.
You will receive information about the following
points:
= The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged.
= The force of the impact.
The following situation can lead to inadvertent
activation:
= The parked vehicle is moved, forexample, in a
two-storey garage.
% Deactivate tow-away protection in order to
pr
event inadvertent activation. If you deacti-
vate tow-away protection, collision detection
will also be deactivated.
System limits
De
tection may be restricted in the following situa-
tions:
= the vehicle is damaged without impact,
forexample, if an outside mirror is torn oM or
the paint is damaged by a key
= an impact occurs at low speed =
t
he electric parking brake is not applied
% You are responsible for your vehicle. There-
f

ore, always make sure that your vehicle is
free of damage and is roadworthy. Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
whic
h assist you in driving, parking and manoeu-
vring the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for you paying
attention to your surroundings and do not relieve
you of your responsibility pertaining to road traPc
law. The driver is always responsible for maintain-
ing a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane. Pay attention to the traPc conditions at
all times and intervene when necessary. Be aware
of the limitations regarding the safe use of these
systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always 190
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take into account road, weather or
tr aPc condi-
tions. Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam-
er
as as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the
vehicle. 1
Multifunction camera
2 Cameras in the outside mirrors
3 Front radar
4 Front camera
5 Corner radars
6 Ultrasonic sensors
7 Reversing camera &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen-
sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is co
vered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident. 
Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
camer

as clear of any obstructions and
clean. 
Have damage to the bumper, radiator
g

rille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualiNed specialist workshop. Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and camer
as free of dirt, ice or slush
(  page 312). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around
them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
licence plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,
foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator
grille, or aser an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualiNed specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area
of the cameras on the front and rear windows
repaired at a qualiNed specialist workshop. Overview of driving systems and driving safety
sy

stems =
ABS ( Anti-loc

k Braking System) ( page 192)
= BAS (B rake Assist System) (  page 193)
= ESP n
(Electronic Stability Program)
(  page 193) Driving and parking
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=
ESP n
Cr osswind Assist ( page 194)
= ESP n
trailer stabilisation ( page 194)
= EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
( page 195)
= STEER CONTROL ( page 195)
= HOLD function ( page 195)
= Hill Start Assist ( page 197)
= Adaptive Brake Lights (  page 197)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 197)
= Cruise control (  page 199)
= Limiter (  page 200)
= TraPc Sign Assist ( page 217)
= Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 216)
Driving Assistance Package
The following functions are part of the Driving
Assistance Package. Certain functions are only
available in some countries. Some functions are
also available without the Driving Assistance
Package, albeit with restricted functionality. =
A ctive Distance Assist DISTRONIC
( page 202)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 206)
= Route-based speed adaptation (country-
dependent) ( page 207)
= Active Brake Assist ( page 211)
= Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
( page 208)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (country-
dependent) ( page 210)
= Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning ( page 219)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist ( page 222)
Parking Package
= Reversing camera (  page 225)
= 360° Camera (  page 227)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 231)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 235) Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
br

ake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insuPcient tyre trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
= Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con-
ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
= ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 km/h.
= ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aser
the vehicle is started. 192
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Function of BAS
&
WARNING Risk of an accident caused b y a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emer
gency braking situation is
increased. 
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emer

gency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking. The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emer
gency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
= BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
= BAS can shorten the braking distance.
= ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Functions of ESP
n &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactiv
ated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
canno
t carry out
vehicle stabilisation. 
ESP n
should onl
y be deactivated in the
following situations. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
n
) can moni-
t
or and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
ways.
= When braking.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The drive output is adapted according to the
situation. ESP
n
is deactiv
ated if the

It may be best to deactivate ESP
n
in t he following
situations:
= When using snow chains.
= In deep snow.
= On sand or gravel.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, whic

h enhances traction.
If the

ESP
n
trailer stabilisation may be impaired or may
not function if:
= The trailer is not connected correctly or is not
detected properly by the vehicle. Activating/deactivating ESP
n
(Electr
onic Stability
Program) Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access
% ESPn
can onl
y be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function
is available in quick access. ESP n
can other-
wise be found in the Assistance menu. 
Select ESP. 
Select On or

Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due t o the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in t
he following situations,
roll away:
= If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
= If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant. 
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
a
way before you leave it. Requirements:
= The v

ehicle is stationary.
= The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started.
= The electric parking brake is released. =
A
ctive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position h, k or i.
Activating the HOLD function 
Depress the brake pedal, and aser a shor
t
time quickly depress further until the

The intelligent crawler mode is only an aid. The
dr
iver is responsible for maintaining a suPcient
distance to the vehicle in front.
System limits
The intelligent crawler mode does not automati-
cally stop the vehicle if the vehicle in front stops.
Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake
pedal. Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when pulling a

way on a hill under the following
conditions:
= The transmission is in position h or k.
= The electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away. &
WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y due
to the vehicle rolling away
Aser a shor
t time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle. 
Swisly mo
ve your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist. Function of Adaptive Brake Lights
Adaptive Brake Lights warn following
tr
aPc in an
emergency braking situation with the following
actions:
= Oashing the brake lamps
= activating the hazard warning lights
( page 134)
If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds above
50 km/h, the brake lamps Oash rapidly. This pro-
vides traPc travelling behind you with an even
more noticeable warning. ATTENTION ASSIST
Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
A

TTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-
nous journeys, e.g. on motorways and trunk
roads. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of
fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on
the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-
ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-
quate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
= Standard: normal system sensitivity.
= Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
is warned earlier and the attention level detec-
ted by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accord-
ingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra-
tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST Take
a break! warning appears in the Instrument Dis-
play. You can acknowledge the message and take Driving and parking
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