MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 2023 Owners Manual

Never leave persons, particularly chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly
switching on the seat heating
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-
ding to become very hot.
In particular, the health of persons with limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to high temperatures may be aMected or
they may even suMer burn-like injuries.
Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
heating.To protect against overheating, the seat heating
may be temporarily deactivated aser it has been
switched on repeatedly.
Requirements
= The vehicle is switched oM.
Air conditioning of the vehicle interior can con-
tinue for up to 50 minutes, e.g. if the journey is
interrupted.
Press the ; button on the climate bar on
the central display.Set the temperature using the arrows ~ or
} on the climate bar on the central dis-
play.
An LED on the climate bar on the central display indicates when pre-entry climate control is activa-ted. It lights up blue when the vehicle is beingcooled and red when it is being heated.
Air vents

q Adjusting the front air vents
&WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to
being too close to the air vents
Very hot or very cold air can Oow from the air
vents.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a suPcient distance
from the air vents.If necessary, direct the airOow to another
area of the vehicle interior.To guarantee the Oow of fresh air through the air
vents into the vehicle interior, note the following:
= Always keep the vents and ventilation grilles in
the vehicle interior clear.
= Keep the air inlet grilles free of residue build-
up (  page 344).To open or close the side air vents: hold the
outer ring of side air vent 1 and turn it to the
les or right as far as it will go.To open or close the center air vent: move
controller 2 inwards or outwards as far as it
will go.Climate control169

To adjust the airOow direction of the side air
vents: hold the center of side air vent 1 and
move it up or down or to the les or right.To adjust the airOow direction of the center
air vent: hold the controller of center air
vent 2 and move it up or down or to the les
or right.

q Adjusting the rear passenger compartment air
vents
&WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to
being too close to the air vents
Very hot or very cold air can Oow from the air
vents.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a suPcient distance
from the air vents.If necessary, direct the airOow to another
area of the vehicle interior.To open or close the rear passenger compart-
ment air vents: hold the controller of rear
passenger compartment air vent 1 and move
it inwards or outwards as far as it will go.To set the airOow direction of the rear
passenger compartment air vents: hold con-
troller 1 and move it up or down or to the les
or right.170Climate control

Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes on the following topics in the
Supplement, otherwise you may fail to recognize dangers.
\bThe availability of certain functions depends
on the equipment and model of the vehicle.
= AMG Active Sound
= AMG ceramic high-performance composite
brake system
= RACE START
= AMG RIDE CONTROL \f
= AMG steering-wheel buttons
Notes on electric mode
&WARNING Risk of chemical burns and poi-
soning from damaged high-voltage battery
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has been damaged, electrolyte and gases mayleak out.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes
oM with water and seek medical atten-
tion straight away.&DANGER Risk of Nre and explosion from
excessive internal pressure of the high-
voltage battery
In the event of a vehicle Nre, Oammable gas
can escape and ignite.
If there is an unusual smell, smoke or
burn marks, stop the charging process
immediately.Leave the danger zone immediately.
Secure the danger area at a suPcient
distance.Call the Nre service.
Observe the following notes on vehicle noise
emissions and the acoustic vehicle alert system:
= The vehicle is equipped with a purely electric
drive system and produces considerably lower
stationary and vehicle noise emissions than vehicles with a combustion engine.
It is for this reason that the vehicle is equip-
ped with a sound generator, which serves as an acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS).
= The sound generator generates stationary
noise and speed-dependent vehicle noise
emissions when the vehicle is driving forwards
or reversing at a speed of up to around
25 mph (30 km/h)
This helps other road users, particularly
pedestrians and cyclists, to hear your vehicle
better.
= When you drive at speeds above 20 mph
(20 km/h) the acoustic vehicle alert system will gradually switch oM.
= Despite the sound generator, the vehicle still
may not be heard by other road users. Adapt your driving style accordingly.Driving and parking171

Manual disconnection of the high-voltage on-
board electrical system&DANGER Risk of death and Nre due to
modiNed and/or damaged components of
the high-voltage on-board electrical sys- tem
The vehicle\bs high-voltage on-board electrical
system is under high voltage. If you modify component parts in the vehicle\bs high-voltage
on-board electrical system or touch damaged
component parts, you may be electrocuted. In addition, modiNed and/or damaged compo-
nents may cause a Nre.
In the event of an accident or impact to the
vehicle underbody, components of the high- voltage electrical system may be damaged
although the damage is not visible.
Never make any modiNcations to the
high-voltage on-board electrical system.Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its
high-voltage on-board electrical systemcomponents have been modiNed or dam-
aged.Never touch damaged components of
the high-voltage on-board electrical sys- tem.Aser an accident, do not touch any com-
ponents of the high-voltage on-board
electrical system.Aser an accident, have the vehicle trans-
ported away.Have the components of the high-voltage
on-board electrical system checked at a
qualiNed specialist workshop and
replaced if necessary.
Requirements:
Only disconnect the high-voltage on-board electri-
cal system manually in the following situations:
= The restraint system warning lamp u lights
up on the driver\bs display, e.g. aser an acci-
dent.
= The vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. aser an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents have not been triggered.
Operating the high-voltage disconnect device
Only disconnect the high-voltage on-board electri-
cal system manually in the above-mentioned sit-
uations.Switch oM the vehicle.Shis the transmission to position ].Apply the electric parking brake.Secure the vehicle against rolling away.172Driving and parking

Remove Oap 1 of the fuse box in the front
passenger footwell.Press release tab 3 on high-voltage discon-
nect device 2 in the direction of the arrow
and pull it out.Pull connector 4 in the direction of the arrow
until it engages.
The high-voltage on-board electrical system is switched oM.
All work on the drive system (including aser dis-
connecting the high-voltage on-board electrical
system manually) may only be carried out in a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
Switching on the power supply or the vehicle
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children les unattended in the vehicle
If children are les unsupervised 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, for example by:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the transmission position.
= starting the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.Driving and parking173

When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
Requirements
= the key is in the vehicle and is detected.
= the brake pedal is not depressed.
Vehicles with central displayVehicles with MBUX Hyperscreen
To switch on the power supply: press button
1 once.
You can, for example, switch on the windshield
wiper.
The power supply is switched oM again if the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
= you open the driver\bs door.
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=you press button 1 twice more.To switch on the vehicle: press button 1
twice.
Indicator and warning lamps light up on the
driver\bs display.
The vehicle is switched oM again if one of the fol-
lowing conditions is met:
= you do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes
and the transmission is in position ] or the
electric parking brake is applied.
= you press button 1 once.
Starting the vehicle

qStarting the vehicle with the start/stop button
Requirements:
= The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.
Shis the transmission to position ] or \\.Depress the brake pedal and press button 1
once.
= The vehicle is started.=The õ display appears on the driver\bs
display: the vehicle can be driven.If the vehicle does not start: switch oM non-
essential consumers and press button 1
once.If the vehicle still does not start and the Place
the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's
Manual display message appears on the driv-
er\bs display: start the vehicle with the key in the marked space (emergency operation
mode) (  page 175).\bYou can switch oM the vehicle while driving. To
do this, press button 1 for about three sec-
onds or press button 1 three times within
three seconds. The transmission will shis to
neutral \\ automatically. When you press but-
ton 1 again, the vehicle will start again and
you can engage drive position [ again. Be
sure to observe the safety notes concerning
this under "Driving tips" (  page 176).
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that may be displayed on the driver\bs dis- play.

q Starting the vehicle with the key in the marked
space (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual
display message appears on the driver\bs display, you can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.Remove key 1 from the key ring.Place key 1 in marked space 2 on the sym-
bol.
The vehicle will start aser a short time.Driving and parking175

When you remove key 1 from marked space
2 , the vehicle can still be driven. For further
engine starts however, key 1 must be loca-
ted in marked space 2 on the symbol during
the entire journey.Have key 1 checked at a qualiNed specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
Place key 1 in marked space 2 and leave it
there.Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle using the start/stop button.\bYou can switch on the power supply or the
vehicle with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that may be displayed on the driver\bs dis- play.
Breaking-in notes
= In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven aser the vehicle
has been delivered or aser repairs. Full sys-
tem eMectiveness is not reached until the end
of this teach-in process.
= Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking eMect and grip aser several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking eMect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
Notes on acceleration increase
\bAcceleration increase is not available for all
models and versions.\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 27).
When the function is activated, a higher maximum
power is available for the vehicle and the acceler- ation characteristics are improved. This does notchange the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
Due to the increased power, there may be
changes in the electric range.
Notes on driving&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver\bs footwell
Objects in the driver\bs 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.Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient room for the
pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
place Ooor mats on top of one another.176Driving and parking

&WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
= Shoes with platform soles
= Shoes with high heels
= Slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
you can operate the pedals safely.&WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched oM while driving
If you switch oM the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may aMect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch oM the vehicle while driv-
ing.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the inOuence of alcohol
and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can aMect
your reOexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and thebrake system can even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.*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.
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.
Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully laden vehicle
When you drive with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
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pied vehicle, the vehicle\bs driving and steering
characteristics will change.
You should bear the following in mind: = Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the technical
data in the printed Operator\bs Manual.
= Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads Braking performance will be limited on salt-trea-
ted roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
= due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, braking distances can increaseconsiderably or result in braking only on oneside
= maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in frontTo remove salt build-up:
= brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traPc conditions
= carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-ney
Notes on hydroplaning Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
= reduce speed
= avoid tire ruts
= avoid sudden steering movements
= brake carefully\bAlso observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (  page 370).
Notes on fording
Water that has entered the vehicle can damage the drive system, electrics and transmission.
Observe the following if you must drive through water:
= The water, when calm, must reach no higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
= Drive at walking pace at most; water may oth-
erwise enter the vehicle interior.
= Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves that may exceed themaximum permissible depth of the water.
Braking performance will be reduced aser ford-
ing. Brake carefully while paying attention to the
traPc conditions until braking performance has
been fully restored.
Function of rear axle steering
\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 27).
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the position of the front wheels, depending on thespeed. This results in greater maneuverability andimproved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
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