MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV 2022 Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Sy stem error warning lamp * The red system error warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is in a state of operational readiness
õ.
There is a malfunction in the drive system. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
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Electr
ical fault warning lamp * The red electrical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault with the electrics. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. Vehicle
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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ower steering warning
lamp (red) * The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s
teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances. 418
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
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railer tow hitch warning
lamp * The red trailer hitch warning lamp is lit.
The trailer hitch is not operational. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if t
he ball neck is not locked
The trailer may become detached. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. 
Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Brakes
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Electr ic parking brake indi-
cator lamp (red)
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Electric parking brake indi-
cator lamp (yellow) * The red electric parking brake indicator lamp
Oashes or is lit.
The y
ellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is also lit in the event of a malfunction. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
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Br
ake system warning lamp
(yellow) * The yellow brake warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t o a brake system malfunction
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. 
Drive on carefully. 
Have the brake system checked immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Adjust your speed and drive on carefully, leaving a suitable distance to the vehicle in front. 
If the instrument display shows a display message, observe it. 420
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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Br
ake system warning lamp
(red) * The red brake warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
Possible causes:
= The br
ake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be aMected.
= There is insuPcient brake Ouid in the brake Ouid reservoir. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. &
WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y if brake force boosting is malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking
c
haracteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations. 
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o low brake Ouid level
If the brake Ouid le
vel is too low, the braking eMect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Do not top up the brake Ouid. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Driving systems
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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W arning lamp for distance
warning function * The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
If t here is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed. 
Be prepared to brake immediately. 
Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (  pag
e 211).

Driving safety systems
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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ABS w arning lamp * The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional w
arning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The s
teerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
other driving safety systems are switched oM. 
Drive on carefully. 
Have the brake system checked immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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If ESP n
canno t be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning. 
Have ESP n
c
hecked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
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e 193).Tyre pressure monitor
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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T
yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes*The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
Oashes f
or approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
T
yres with insuPcient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. 
Have the tyre pressure monitoring system checked at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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T yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up * The yellow tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system has detected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o insuPcient tyre pressure
= The tyr
es can burst.
= The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle. 
Observe the recommended tyre pressures. 
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary. 
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 426
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1, 2, 3 ...
4MA TIC, All-wheel drive
All-wheel distribution.............................. 165
Function................................................ 165
360° camera Care...................................................... 312
Function................................................ 227
Switching automatic mode on/oM
(reversing camera)................................. 230 A
A/C function A

ctivating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 145
MBUX.................................................... 145
ABS , Anti-lock braking system...................... 192
Accident ERA-GLONASS test mode...................... 293
Accident, emergency call ............................. 290
Acoustic locking veriNcation signal, acti-
vating/deactivating........................................ 80
Acoustic presence indicator , Sound gen-
erator.......................................................... 150 Active Blind Spot Assist
Br
ake application................................... 221
Exit warning........................................... 219
Function................................................ 219
Trailer operation..................................... 221
Active bonnet, Pedestrian protection............ 304
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) Resetting............................................... 304
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 211
Setting................................................... 215
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activate/deactivate variable limiter........ 204
Activating/deactivating.......................... 204
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 210
Calling up a speed................................. 204
Function................................................ 202
Increasing/decreasing the speed........... 204
Route-based speed adaptation............... 207
Storing a speed...................................... 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 224
Function................................................ 222
Setting the sensitivity............................. 224 Trailer operation..................................... 222
A
ctive Parking Assist Exiting a parking space.......................... 238
Function................................................ 235
Parking.................................................. 236
Active Service System PLUS,
ASSYST PLUS.............................................. 302
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 206
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 210
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 210
Function................................................ 208
Adaptive brake lights .................................... 197
Adaptive cruise control , Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC........................................ 207
Additional door lock ....................................... 82
Aser-sales service, ASSYST PLUS................. 302
Air conditioning menu Air distribution....................................... 146
Calling up.............................................. 145
Climate control...................................... 145
Air distribution MBUX multimedia system....................... 146 Index
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