MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 2023 Owners Manual

Operating the memory function
Storing
Set the seat, the steering wheel, the head-updisplay and the outside mirrors to the desired
positions.Press the V button and then release it.Press one of preset position buttons 7,
T or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal will sound. The settings will
now be stored.To call up: press preset position button 7,
T or U .
The seat will be moved to the stored position.
Aser the button is released, the front seat,
outside mirrors, head-up display and steering
column will continue to move into the stored
positions automatically.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi- cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or abrupt changes in
direction.
Always store objects such that they can-
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Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.&WARNING Risk of accident from objects in
the driver\bs footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell and front-
passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver\bs
footwell or front-passenger footwell.Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure thatthere is always suPcient clearance for
the pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger air bag
shut-oM: objects trapped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger air bag shut-oM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shut-oM ( page 52).
The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
= never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle
(including occupants). the values are speciNed
on the vehicle identiNcation plate on the vehi-
cle\bs B-pillar.
= the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load = Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle.
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 184).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
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1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage and telephone compartment
beneath the armrest with multimedia and USB
ports as well as stowage space, e.g. for an
MP3 player3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with cup holders, USB ports and
charging module for wireless charging of
mobile phones4Stowage tray below the central display of the multimedia system with USB ports5Glove box\bThe rubber mat in the stowage compartment
in front center console 3 can be removedfor cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.
Please comply with the notes on caring for
the interior (  page 349).\bUse the rubber strap to securely store objects
in the stowage tray under the central display.

q Opening and closing the stowage compartment
in the front center console
&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.To open: slide the cover of the stowage com-
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way forwards in the direction of the arrow
using handle 1.To close: brieOy push handle 1 of the open
cover of the stowage compartment in the front center console forwards.
The cover will automatically close the stowage
compartment in the front center console.

q Opening and closing the glove box
To open: press button 1.
The glove box is open.To close: fold the glove box upwards.
The glove box is closed.
Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrests forward
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.&WARNING Risk of an accident because
the seat backrest is not engaged
The seat backrest may fold forwards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular:
= The vehicle occupant may be pressed
against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
= A child restraint system is no longer prop-
erly supported or properly positioned and
may no longer fulNll its function as inten-
ded.
= The seat backrest cannot restrain objects
or goods in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is
engaged, especially:
= Aser the seat has been adjusted.
= Aser the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwardsMake sure that the red marking of the lock veriN-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest will not be locked.
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properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-
dren.
Requirements: = The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully
inserted.
= Vehicles with a folding rear armrest: the rear
armrest has been folded up.
Folding the outer rear seat backrests forward
You can fold the center and right seat backrests
forwards separately.
The les seat backrest can be folded forwards only
together with the center seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.Ensure that the center seat backrest is in an
upright position and locked to the les seat
backrest (  page 125).Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 into
marked position 2.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.To fold the les or right seat backrest for-
wards: brieOy press button 1 or 2.
The rear seat will fold forwards. The center seat backrest will fold forwards together with
the les seat backrest.
Observe the following recommendations:
= If you wish to fold only one of the outer seat
backrests forwards, it is recommended thatyou fold the right seat backrest forwards.
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=If you wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-
ests forwards together with the center seat backrest, it is recommended that you fold theles and center seat backrests forwards.
Folding the center rear seat backrest forwards
separately
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back
into place.Press release catch 3.Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

qFolding back the rear seat backrest
*NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped when folding back the seat backrest.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked
in place, red lock veriNcation indicator 2 will
be visible.124Seats and stowing

qLocking and releasing the release catch of the
center rear seat backrest You can lock the center seat backrest releasecatch if you want to secure the trunk againstunauthorized access. The center seat backrest
can then be folded forwards only together with
the les seat backrest.To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or
downwards.Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).
1Cargo tie-down rings\bFour tie-down eyes are available only in vehi-
cles equipped with the through-loading fea-
ture in the rear bench seat (EASY-PACK
Quickfold).Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof luggage rack
is installed, the tailgate can be fully
opened.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle willnot sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*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
rack is installed.*NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.126Seats and stowing

Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening
points beneath covers 1.Comply with the installation instructions of the
roof luggage rack manufacturer.Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.
Cup holder
Installing the cup holder in or removing it from the center console
&WARNING !

InstallationInsert cup holder housing 1 into the stowage
compartment at a slight angle.Place cup holder housing 1 in the stowage
compartment, aligning the recesses with the
two hubs 2 so that they Nt.Push the cup holder down.LockingSlide locking catch 1 toward the side wall of
the center console.
The cup holder will be locked.RemovingSlide locking catch 1 toward the cup holder.
The cup holder will be unlocked.First pull the cup holder up in the direction of
arrow 2 and then tilt it slightly to remove it
from the stowage compartment.128Seats and stowing