MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 2023 Owners Manual

In the following situations, the electric parking
brake is also applied: = The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary.
= Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill.
= In addition, one of the following conditions
must be fulNlled:
- The vehicle is switched oM.
- The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver\bs seat and
the driver\bs door is opened.
- There is a system malfunction.
- The power supply is insuPcient.
- The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red I (USA) or $ (Canada) indicator lamp
lights up in the driver\bs display.
q Function of the electric parking brake (releas-
ing automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulNlled:
= The driver\bs door is closed.
= The vehicle has been started.
= The transmission is in position [ or ^ and
you depress the accelerator pedal or you shis
from transmission position ] to [ or ^
when on level ground.
= If the transmission is in position ^, the trunk
lid must be closed.
= The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver\bs seat.
If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver\bs seat, one of thefollowing conditions must be fulNlled:
- You shis from transmission position ].
or
- You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).When the electric parking brake is released, the
red I (USA) or $ (Canada) indicator lamp
in the driver\bs display goes out.

q Applying/releasing the electric parking brake
manually
ApplyingDriving and parking209

Push handle 1.
The red I (USA) or $ (Canada) indica-
tor lamp lights up in the driver\bs display.\bThe electric parking brake is only securely
applied if the red I (USA) or $ (Can-
ada) indicator lamp is lit continuously.
Releasing
Switch on the vehicle.Pull handle 1.
The red I (USA) or $ (Canada) indica-
tor lamp in the driver\bs display goes out.

q Emergency braking
Press and hold handle 1.
As long as the vehicle is in motion, the
Release Parking Brake message is displayed
and the red I (USA) or $ (Canada)
indicator lamp Oashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied. The
red I (USA) or $ (Canada) indicator
lamp lights up in the driver\bs display.Information on collision detection when a vehicle
is parked
If a collision is detected when the tow-away alarm
is armed on a locked vehicle, you will receive a
notiNcation in the multimedia system when you
switch the vehicle on.
You will receive information about the following points:
= The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged.
= The force of the impact.
The following situation can lead to inadvertent
activation:
= The parked vehicle is moved, for example, in a
two-story garage.
\bDeactivate the tow-away alarm in order to
prevent inadvertent activation. If you deacti-
vate the tow-away alarm, collision detection
will also be deactivated.
You can permanently deactivate collision
detection via the multimedia system
(  page 211).\bIf the battery is severely discharged, the func-
tion for detecting a collision with a parked vehicle will automatically be deactivated tofacilitate the next engine start.
System limits
Detection may be restricted in the following situa- tions:
= The vehicle is damaged without an impact, for
example, if an outside mirror is torn oM or the
paint is damaged by a key
= An impact occurs at low speed
= The electric parking brake is not applied
\bYou are responsible for your vehicle. There-
fore, always make sure that your vehicle is free of damage and is roadworthy.210Driving and parking

Setting collision detection on a parked vehicle
Multimedia system:4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 Open/Close 5
Vehicle Protection
Activate or deactivate the function via Colli-
sion Notification .\bA maximum of three incidents can be regis-
tered. Up to 15 photos are taken for every incident. In the event of another incident, the
photos of the Nrst incident will be overwritten
if they have not been deleted already.
Activating or deactivating the collision photos
function
Note possible legal restrictions in some countries
regarding automatic recording of the vehicle sur- roundings.
Activate or deactivate Take photos.
Transferring the collision photos with the
Mercedes me App
Select Upload to Mercedes me .Select Upload Automatically .Scan the generated QR code on the central
display with the Mercedes me App.
The encrypted collision photos will then be
uploaded to Mercedes me.\bAny device that can scan QR codes can be
used to view the collision photos in the
Mercedes me App.
Copying the collision photos to a USB Oash drive
Connect a USB Oash drive .Select Manage Collision Photos .Select Copy (USByf .
All collision photos are copied to the USB
Oash drive.\bTo ensure secure operation, only use with
FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB storage devi-
ces.
Deleting collision photos
Select Manage Collision Photos .Select Delete.
All collision photos will be deleted.Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems which assist you in driving, parking and maneuver-ing the vehicle. The driving systems are only aids.
They are not a substitute for you paying attention to your surroundings and do not relieve you of your responsibility pertaining to road traPc law.
The driver is always responsible for maintaining a
safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
lane. Pay attention to the traPc conditions at all
times and intervene when necessary. Be aware of
the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always take into account road, weather or traPc condi-
tions.
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Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam-eras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle.
1Multifunction camera2Cameras in the outside mirrors3Front radar4Front camera5Corner radars6Ultrasonic sensors7Rear view camera&WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen- sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(  page 348). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers, foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
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Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiatorgrill, or aser an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualiNed specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the front and rear passengercompartment windows repaired at a qualiNed spe-
cialist workshop.\bThe rear view camera can extend and retract
automatically for the purpose of calibration,
even though there is no camera image in the
display.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
= ABS (  page 214)
= BAS (  page 214)
= ESP n
( page 214)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 215)
= EBD (  page 216)
= STEER CONTROL (  page 216)
=
HOLD function (  page 216)
= Hill Start Assist (  page 217)
= Valet service mode (  page 218)
= Beginner driver mode (  page 218)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 219)
= Cruise control (  page 221)
= TraPc Sign Assist (  page 241)
= TraPc light view (  page 245)
= AIRMATIC (  page 253)
Driving Assistance Package\bThe availability of some functions or sub-func- tions of the Driving Assistance Package is
equipment- or country-speciNc. The functions
of your Driving Assistance Package may diMer
from the functions listed here. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active
Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Emergency
Stop Assist are also available without the Driv-
ing Assistance Package, albeit with restricted
functionality.= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(  page 223)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (  page 227)
= Route-based speed adaptation (  page 228)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 236)
= Active Steering Assist (  page 230)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (  page 232)
= Active Lane Change Assist (  page 234)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (  page 230)
= Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(  page 247)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist (  page 251)
= PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side (  page 57)
Parking Package\bThe availability of individual functions is coun-
try- and equipment-dependent.
= Rear view camera (  page 254)
= 360° camera (  page 255)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 260)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 264)
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=Remote Parking Assist (  page 269)
= Memory Parking Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 276)
Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insuPcient tire trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
= Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con-
ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits = ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
= ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aser
the vehicle is started.
Function of BAS
&WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your emergency braking situation with additional brakeforce.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS will be
activated:
= BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
= BAS can shorten the braking distance.
= ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS will be deactivated.
Function of ESP n
&WARNING
Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
ESP n
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP n
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on a wet or slippery road.
= When braking.
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=In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The drive system output is adapted according
to the situation.
ESP n
is deactivated if the

=The vehicle is stabilized by means of individual
brake application on one side.
Activating/deactivating ESP n
(Electronic Stability
Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5

qActivating/deactivating the HOLD function&WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
= If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
= If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The driver\bs door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver\bs side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started.
= The electric parking brake is released.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position [, ^ or \\.
Activating the HOLD functionDepress the brake pedal, and aser a short
time quickly depress further until the

=The electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
Aser a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
Swisly move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist.
Valet service mode

q Function of the valet service mode
In valet service mode, the vehicle acceleration is
limited to reduce the risk of damage to and
improper use of the vehicle when it is handed over
to third parties.
Valet service mode is characterized by the follow- ing:
= The maximum speed that can be driven is limi-
ted to 50 mph (80 km/h).
= Drive programs B and are not availa-
ble.
= ESP n
cannot be deactivated.
= ProNles that are still logged in are logged out
and unprotected proNles are secured.

q Activating or deactivating valet service mode
Requirements:
= For activation: the vehicle is stationary.
= For deactivation: park position ] is engaged.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Apps 5
Valet service mode\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 27).Activate or deactivate the function.
If valet service mode is activated, an indicator
lamp in the driver\bs display lights up.\bAlternatively, valet service mode can be acti- vated or deactivated via the Mercedes me
connect App.
Further information on Mercedes me connect (  page 333)\bValet service mode is protected from deacti-
vation by third parties only in combination with Mercedes me connect. If the vehicle is
connected to Mercedes me connect, only the
proNle that activated the mode or the estab-
lished main user can deactivate it again.\bValet service mode remains active even fol-
lowing a change of proNle or aser the vehicle
is switched on or oM, and must be deliberately
deactivated by the authorized user.
Beginner driver mode

q Function of the beginner driver mode
In beginner driver mode, the vehicle acceleration
is limited to increase safety for inexperienced
drivers.
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