MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 2023 Owners Manual

When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of move-
ment.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
In particular, the reversing function does not
react to sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nn-
gers.
When closing the roller sunblind, make
sure that no body parts are in the range
of movement.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 functions of the sliding sunroof
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" refers to the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.Rain closing function when driving
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: if it starts to rain, the raised sliding
sunroof will automatically be lowered while the
vehicle is in motion.
Automatic lowering function
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: if the sliding sunroof is raised at the
rear, it will automatically be lowered slightly at
higher speeds. At low speeds, it will be raised
again automatically.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped by
automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof
At higher speeds, the raised sliding sunroof
will automatically be lowered slightly at the
rear.
Make sure that nobody reaches into the
sliding sunroof\bs range of movement
while the vehicle is in motion.If someone becomes trapped, touch the
control panel.Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is
closed again
If you close the sliding sunroof again immedi-
ately aser it has been blocked or reset, the
sliding sunroof will close with increased or
maximum force.
There is a risk of becoming trapped or even of fatal injuries!
Make sure that no parts of the body 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.
The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you can-
not see the cause.
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panor-
amic sliding sunroof.Opening and closing99

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closingand reopens again slightly:Immediately aser automatic reversing, swipe
forwards across the control panel (  page 96) and hold until the sliding sunroof
is closed.
The sliding sunroof will be closed with
increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and
opens again slightly:
Repeat the previous step. The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increased force.
The sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind is not
operating smoothly.
Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-
blind.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-
blind
Swipe forwards across the control panel
(  page 96) and hold repeatedly until the
sliding sunroof is completely closed.Press and hold the control panel for another second.Press and hold the control panel until the front
roller sunblind is completely closed.Press and hold the control panel for another second.Use automatic operation to fully open and
then close the sliding sunroof.
Anti-thes protection
Function of the immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being
started without the correct SmartKey.
The immobilizer is automatically activated when
the vehicle is switched oM, and deactivated when
the vehicle is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart-
Key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the vehicle if a valid SmartKey has been les
inside the vehicle.
\bIn the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle\bs battery is charged), the sys-tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-thes alarm system)

qFunction of the ATA system
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible
alarm is triggered in the following situations:
= when a door is opened
= when the trunk lid is opened
= when interior protection is triggered
(  page 102)
= when the tow-away alarm is triggered
(  page 101)
The ATA system is armed automatically aser
approximately ten seconds in the following situa-
tions:
= aser the vehicle is locked with the SmartKey
= aser the vehicle is locked using KEYLESS-GO
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Example: with MBUX Hyperscreen
Indicator lamp 1 Oashes when the ATA system is
armed.
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the
following situations:
= aser the vehicle is unlocked with the Smart-
Key
= aser the vehicle is unlocked using KEYLESS-
GO
= aser the start/stop button is pressed with the
SmartKey in the stowage compartment
(  page 175)\bWhen the Mercedes!

=aser the vehicle is unlocked using KEYLESS-
GO
= when HANDS-FREE ACCESS is in use
Information on collision detection when a vehicle
is parked (  page 210).
Arming/deactivating tow-away alarm
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Opening/closing 5
Vehicle Protection
Arm or deactivate Tow-away Protection .
Tow-away alarm is armed again in the following
cases:
= The vehicle is unlocked again.
= A door is opened.
= The vehicle is locked again.
Function of interior protection
\bThis function may not be available in all coun-
tries.When interior protection is armed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected in the vehicle interior.
Interior protection is armed automatically approx-
imately ten seconds:
= aser the vehicle is locked with the SmartKey
= aser the vehicle is locked using KEYLESS-GO
Interior protection is armed only when the follow-
ing components are closed:
= Doors
= Trunk lid
Interior protection is automatically deactivated: = aser the

Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position&WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= If you adjust the driver\bs seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
= If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver\bs seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver\bs seat 3:
= You are sitting as far away from the driver\bs
airbag as possible, taking the following points
into consideration:
= You are sitting in an upright position
= Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
= Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
= The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the center of the head restraint
= You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
= You can move your legs freely
= You can see all the displays on the driver\bs dis-
play clearly.
= You have a good overview of the traPc condi-
tions
= Observe the notes on correctly fastening the
seatbelt (  page 44).
Notes on grab handles
&WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive
load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may
be damaged or come loose from its anchor- age. This may result in injuries.
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Use the grab handles only to stabilize theseating position or to assist in getting in
and out of the seat.
Seats
Adjusting the front seat manually and electrically
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is
switched oM.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seat
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any part of their body within
the sweep of the seat.Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-
dren in the vehicle".&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
driver\bs seat not being engaged
The driver\bs seat may move unexpectedly
while driving.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Always make sure that the driver\bs seat
is engaged before starting the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= If you adjust the driver\bs seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
= If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver\bs seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seat height is adjusted carelessly
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured.
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Children in particular could accidentally press
the electrical seat adjustment buttons and
become trapped.While moving the seats, make sure that hands or other body parts do not get
under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.&WARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints not being installed or being
adjusted incorrectly
If head restraints have not been installed or
have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck
area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when
braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed.Before driving oM, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.Adjust the head restraint fore-and-as position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not oMer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seat- belt and become injured.
Adjust the seat properly before begin-
ning your journey.Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder belt is routed across the
center of your shoulder.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects under the co-driver seat
Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can
interfere with the function of the automatic
co-driver airbag shutoM or damage the system.
Do not store any objects under the co-
driver seat.When the co-driver seat is occupied,make sure that no objects are trapped
under the co-driver seat.*NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-
ing
The seats may be damaged by objects when
adjusting the seats.
When adjusting the seats, make sure
that there are no objects in the footwell,
under or behind the seats.Seats and stowing105

1Seat backrest inclination2Seat height3Seat fore-and-as positionTo adjust the seat fore-and-as position: lis
lever 3 and slide the seat into the desired
position.Make sure that the seat is engaged.Adjusting the front seat electrically&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is
switched oM.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seat
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any part of their body within
the sweep of the seat.Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-
dren in the vehicle".&WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= If you adjust the driver\bs seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
= If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver\bs seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seat height is adjusted carelessly
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured.
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Children in particular could accidentally press
the electrical seat adjustment buttons and
become trapped.While moving the seats, make sure that hands or other body parts do not get
under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.&WARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints not being installed or being
adjusted incorrectly
If head restraints have not been installed or
have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck
area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when
braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed.Before driving oM, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.Adjust the head restraint fore-and-as position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not oMer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seat- belt and become injured.
Adjust the seat properly before begin-
ning your journey.Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder belt is routed across the
center of your shoulder.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects under the co-driver seat
Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can
interfere with the function of the automatic
co-driver airbag shutoM or damage the system.
Do not store any objects under the co-
driver seat.When the co-driver seat is occupied,make sure that no objects are trapped
under the co-driver seat.*NOTE Damage to the seats when adjust-
ing
The seats may be damaged by objects when
adjusting the seats.
When adjusting the seats, make sure
that there are no objects in the footwell,
under or behind the seats.
The switches for adjusting the seats do not move. You will therefore receive no direct feedback on
the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is provided only by the movement of the seat.
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1Head restraint height2Seat height3Seat cushion inclination4Seat cushion length5Seat fore-and-as position6Seat backrest inclinationSave the settings with the memory function
(  page 119).\bThe head restraint height will be adjusted
automatically when you adjust the seat height
or the seat fore-and-as position.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
1Higher2Soser3Lower4FirmerUse buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of
the backrest.
Head restraints

q Adjusting the front seat head restraints man-
ually
&WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= If you adjust the driver\bs seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
= If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjust the driver\bs seat, head restraint,108Seats and stowing