MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 2023 Owners Manual

Before locking, ensure that at least one
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is outside the vehicle.To close the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid down-
wards using the handle recess and push it
closed.\bVehicles with trunk lid convenience closing: if
you lightly push the trunk lid closed, the
power closing function will automatically pull
the trunk lid into the lock.
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid
Parts of the body could become trapped.
There may be people in the closing area.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area.Use one of the following options to stop
the closing process:
= Press the - button on the Smart-
Key.= Press or pull the remote operating
switch on the driver\bs door.
= Press the closing or locking button
on the trunk lid.
= Pull the trunk lid handle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also
possible to stop the closing process by making a
kicking movement below the rear bumper.
Pull the trunk lid handle. Release it as soon as
it begins to close.If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate position, push it downwards.
The trunk lid will continue to close.Push remote operating switch 1 until the
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Press closing button 1 on the trunk lid.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button 2 on the trunk lid.
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle,
the trunk lid will close and the vehicle will be
locked.With the trunk lid completely open, press and hold the - button on the SmartKey. TheSmartKey must be in the vicinity of the vehi-
cle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
With the trunk lid completely open, make a kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (  page 91).
Trunk lid automatic reversing function
The trunk lid is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If an obstacle
obstructs the trunk lid during the automatic clos-
ing process, it will automatically open again. The
automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
= to sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nngers
= towards the end of the closing procedure
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped.Ensure that no body parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, use one of the fol-
lowing options:
= Press the - button on the Smart-
Key.
= Press the remote operating switch on
the driver\bs door.
= Press the closing or locking button
on the trunk lid.
= Pull the trunk lid handle.90Opening and closing

HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open, close
or stop the movement of the trunk lid by making a kicking motion under the rear bumper.
The kicking motion will trigger the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (  page 87)
and closing (  page 88) the trunk lid.
\bA warning tone will sound while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid or a
door
= When using an automatic car wash
= When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 s (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 s (6 m) (automatic car
wash) away from the vehicle.
When making the kicking motion, make sure that
you are standing Nrmly on the ground. You could
otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes: = The key is behind the vehicle.
= Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking motion.
= Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking motion.
= Do not carry out the kicking motion too slowly.
= The kicking motion must be towards the vehi-
cle and back again.1Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking motions are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
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System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function in the following cases:
= The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
= The kicking motion is made using a prosthetic
leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten- tionally in the following situations:
= A person\bs arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when the person ispolishing the vehicle or picking up objects.
= Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. a charging cable or luggage.
= Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.Deactivate the function of the key (  page 73) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Switching separate trunk locking on and oM
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Locking Function
Switching separate trunk locking on
Select Block Trunk Access .Create a PIN.ConNrm the PIN with OK.Enter the PIN again and conNrm it.
The trunk will remain locked if you unlock the
vehicle centrally.\bIf an accident has been detected, the trunk will unlock even if separate locking isswitched on.
Switching separate trunk locking oM
Select Block Trunk Access .Enter the PIN.
If the PIN is correct, separate trunk locking
will be switched oM and the PIN deleted.
Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with
the emergency release
Requirements: = The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and
charged.
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Press emergency release button 1 brieOy.Activating/deactivating the trunk lid opening
height restriction
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Other Functions
Activate or deactivate Opening Height Lim-
iter .
This function prevents the trunk lid from hitting a
low garage ceiling, for example.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unatten- ded.
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
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When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.
Requirements: = The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
1Closes2Opens
The buttons on the driver\bs door take precedence.
To start automatic operation: press the b
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull
the b button again.When the vehicle is switched oM, you can con-
tinue to operate the side windows.
This function is available for around four minutes or until a front door is opened.
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the closing process, the side window will open againautomatically. The automatic reversing function is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten- tiveness.During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
= To sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nngers.
= During resetting.
The reversing function cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa- tions.
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During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.If someone becomes trapped, press the
b button to open the side window
again.
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
Requirements
= The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
Press and hold the

=The panoramic sliding roof will be closed.To interrupt convenience closing: release the
U button.To continue convenience closing: press and
hold the U button again.\bConvenience closing also functions with KEY-
LESS-GO (  page 77).
Resolving problems with the side windows
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatally injured if reversing protection is not
activated
If you close a side window again immediately aser it has been blocked, the side window will
close with increased or maximum force. The
reversing function is then not active and body
parts may become trapped.
Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area.To stop the closing process, release the
button or press the button again to
reopen the side window.One of the side windows cannot be closed and
the cause is not obvious.Check to see whether any objects are in the
window guide.Adjust the side windows.
Adjusting the side windows
If a side window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again immediately:
Immediately aser this, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (readjustment).
The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing feature.
If the side window is obstructed again and
reopens again immediately:
Immediately aser this, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (readjustment).
The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing feature.The side windows cannot be opened or closed
using the convenience opening feature.
Possible causes: = The battery in the SmartKey is weak or dis-
charged.Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(  page 72).Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary
(  page 74).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" refers to the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
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During the opening and closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
sweep of the sliding sunroof.If someone is trapped, release the con-
trol panel immediately.
or
Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the roller sunblind is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped between the
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.
During the opening or closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
roller sunblind\bs range of movement.If someone is trapped, release the con-
trol panel immediately.
or
Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.*NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to
malfunction.
Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free
of snow and ice.*NOTE Damage caused by protruding
objects
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof
may damage the seals.
Do not allow anything to protrude from
the sliding sunroof.*NOTE Damage to panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel caused by roof luggage rack
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is opened when a roof luggage rack is
installed, the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel may be damaged by the roof lug- gage rack.
Do not open the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel if a roof luggage
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The sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind areoperated using control panel 1.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
can be operated only when the roller sunblind is
open.
To open: swipe backwards across control
panel 1 and hold.To close: swipe forwards across control panel
1 and hold.To raise or lower: press control panel 1
brieOy.To start automatic operation: swipe forwards
or backwards across control panel 1.To cancel automatic operation: press control
panel 1 again.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.
Automatic reversing function of the sliding sun- roof
If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof will open
again automatically. The automatic reversing func-
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
= To sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nngers.
= Towards the end of the closing procedure.
= During resetting.
During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.If someone is trapped, release the con-
trol panel immediately.
or
Touch the control panel during automatic
closing.
The closing process will be stopped.
Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblind If an obstacle obstructs the roller sunblind duringthe closing process, the roller sunblind will openagain automatically. The automatic reversing func-
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
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