MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 2023 Owners Manual

DYNAMIC SELECT button
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT button
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
You can switch between the drive programs with
the DYNAMIC SELECT button (  page 200).
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol- lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
= Drive
= Suspension (  page 269)
- Suspension and damping
- Vehicle level (speed-dependent)
= Steering
= ESP n
= Sound of the drive system in the vehicle inte-
rior
= Point of resistance on the haptic accelerator
pedal
\bIn drive program , an additional pressure
point is activated in the haptic accelerator
pedal. = First point of resistance: at approx. 60%
pedal travel (only in )
= Second point of resistance: transition to
kickdown (always available)
Available drive programs
(Individual)
= The following vehicle characteristics are indi-
vidually adjustable:
- Drive
- Suspension
- Steering
- ESP n
- Sound of the drive system in the vehicle
interior
C (Sport)
= Sporty and dynamic driving characteristics
= Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry
surface and a clear stretch of road
A (Comfort)
= Comfortable driving style
= Recommended for all road conditions
= Best balance between ePciency and perform-
ance for all driving situations
 (Eco)
= Economical setting of vehicle functions
= Recommended for all road conditions
= Additional Nrst point of resistance in the hap-
tic accelerator pedal indicates an ePcient,
economical driving style
The ESP n
settings in the drive programs 
and A are designed for stability. Therefore,
choose one of these drive programs especially when transporting roof loads, in trailer operation
and when the vehicle is fully loaded or fully occu-
pied.Driving and parking199

Selecting the drive programPress DYNAMIC SELECT button 1 on the les
or right.
The drive program selected will appear on the
driver\bs display.ConNguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
Setting drive program I
Select Individual .Select and set a category.
Switching the reset display on/oM
Activate or deactivate Request at Start.\bThis function must be activated for each user
proNle separately. Only when this function is
activated will the drive program and ECO
start/stop setting for the previous journey be
saved for the respective user proNle.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored. If the ECO start/stop function was deactivated, an additionalprompt appears asking if the function should
remain deactivated.
\bThe prompt only appears if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard set-
tings.
Function oM: the next time the vehicle is started
the A drive program is set automatically. The
ECO start/stop function is activated automati-
cally.
ConNguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS (plug-
in hybrid and electric vehicles)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
Setting drive program I
Select Individual .Select and set a category.
Switching the reset display on/oM
Activate or deactivate Request at Start.200Driving and parking

\bThis function must be activated for each user
proNle separately. The drive program for the
respective user proNle of the last driver is only
stored if this function is activated.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored.
\bThe prompt only appears if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard set-
tings.
Function oM: the next time the vehicle is started
the A drive program is set automatically.
Displaying vehicle data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Info
Select Vehicle .
The vehicle data is displayed.Calling up the fuel consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
EQ
Select Consumption .
The current and average fuel consumption will
be displayed.
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever

q Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children les unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended 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 by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the gearbox position.
= starting the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the key out of reach of children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The current transmission posi-
tion will be shown on the driver\bs display.
Driving and parking201

]Park position^Reverse gear\\Neutral[Drive position

qEngaging reverse gear R
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards past the Nrst point of
resistance.
q Engaging neutral NDepress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the Nrst point of
resistance, holding it there until transmission
position \\ is shown on the driver\bs display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
If you want the transmission to remain in neutral
N even if the vehicle is switched oM:
Start the vehicle.Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
\\ .Release the brake pedal.Switch oM the vehicle.\bIf you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the transmission will remain in
neutral \\.
qEngaging park position P*NOTE Damage due to engaging park posi-
tion ] while the vehicle is rolling
If you shis the transmission into park position
] while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-
sion may be damaged.
If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a
door.Only engage park position ] when the
vehicle is stationary.Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(  page 220).Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a standstill.When the vehicle is stationary, press button ] .
When the transmission position display shows
] , the park position is engaged. If the trans-
mission position display ] is not shown,
apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away.202Driving and parking

\bDepending on the situation, it may take ashort time until ] is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission posi-
tion display.
Park position ] will be engaged automatically if
one of the following conditions is met:
= You switch the stationary vehicle oM in trans-
mission position [ or ^.
= You open the driver\bs door when the vehicle is
stationary in transmission position [ or ^.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if oM in
transmission position [ or ^ and bring it to
a standstill.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you shis to trans-
mission position \\, bring the vehicle to a
standstill and open the driver\bs door when the
vehicle is stationary.
= Engaging park position ] automatically is
required by the vehicle.
\bTo maneuver with an open driver\bs door, open
the driver\bs door while the vehicle is station-
ary and engage transmission position [ or
^ again.
qEngaging drive position DDepress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down past the Nrst point of
resistance.
Function of 4MATIC
The Oexible all-wheel distribution of the 4MATIC
means the drive is always ideally distributed
between both axles. Depending on the situation, only the front axle or only the rear axle can be
driven, or the drive can be distributed continu-
ously between both axles.
This means that recuperation can be used even
more eMectively and the range of the vehicle can
be increased (  page 194).
Together with ESP n
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuPcient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor overridethe laws of physics. It cannot take into account
road, weather or traPc conditions. 4MATIC is only
an aid. You are responsible especially for main-
taining a safe distance from the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for
staying in lane.\bIn wintry road conditions, the maximum eMect
of the Oexible all-wheel distribution can be
achieved only if you use winter tires (M\fS tires), with snow chains if necessary.
Charging the high-voltage battery
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
*NOTE High-voltage battery damage due to
leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
of time
Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-
discharge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if
the vehicle is idle for several months. This can
damage the high-voltage battery.
To avoid damage, please observe the fol-
lowing recommendations when handling
the high-voltage battery.Driving and parking203

*NOTE Accelerated aging of the high-volt-
age battery due to not observing the fol-
lowing recommendations
As a result of its basic characteristics, the storage capacity of and the amount of energy
available from the high-voltage battery decrea-
ses over the course of its life. Due to this, both the maximum electrical range that can be ach-
ieved by the vehicle and its maximum electri-
cal output can be impaired.
The following factors could accelerate the
aging of the high-voltage battery:
= Frequent full charging (condition of charge
100%) of the high-voltage battery, in partic-
ular without subsequently driving directly
aserwards
= Frequent rapid charging with direct current
(mode 4)
= Leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
at high ambient temperatures
To avoid accelerated aging, please
observe the following recommendations
when handling the high-voltage battery.Recommendations for handling the high-voltage
battery:
= Every six months, when the outside tempera-
ture is above 50°F (10°C), park the vehicle overnight with a state of charge below 20%.
= Charge the high-voltage battery with direct
current (mode 4) only if necessary.
= Charge the high-voltage battery to a state of
charge of 80% on average. Beyond a state of
charge of 80%, charging time will be prolonged
considerably.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,
park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery
state of charge between 30% and 50%. Do not keep the high-voltage battery continuously
connected to power supply equipment.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of
time avoid high ambient temperatures if possi-
ble.
= Check the high-voltage battery\bs state of
charge every six weeks (  page 218).
= Charge the high-voltage battery if the state of
charge is below 20%.= Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
vehicle is les idle for a lengthy period. Other-
wise, the condition of the vehicle\bs high-volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
You can contribute to reducing the vehicle\bs
energy consumption in the following ways:
= An anticipatory driving style (  page 194)
= Reduced use of electrical consumers
= Having the vehicle regularly maintained
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
change over the course of its life.
You can charge the high-voltage battery with both
alternating current (mode 2 or 3) and direct cur-
rent (mode 4).204Driving and parking

1Socket for AC charging2Socket extension for DC charging\bWhen you use a CCS (Combined Charging
System) charging cable to charge with direct current, both areas of the vehicle socket will
be covered by the charging cable connector.Charging options for the high-voltage battery
(mode 2, 3 or 4):
= Charging through recuperation while the vehi-
cle is in motion
= AC charging when stationary:
- at a mains socket (mode 2)
- at a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)
= DC charging when stationary:
- at a rapid charging station (mode 4)
Depending on the country-speciNc vehicle equip-
ment and your vehicle\bs charging cable, single-
phase AC charging is also possible.
Observe the diMerent grid requirements of your
current location when charging. Use only charging
cables that conform to the grid requirements.
Consult a qualiNed electrician or your local grid
operator if you have any questions.
It is recommended that you charge the high-volt-
age battery at a wallbox or charging station due to
the improved charging performance and better
charging ePciency oMered.System limits
The power output of the high-voltage battery may
be impaired by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle
being switched on, e.g. the air conditioning system being operated
= Extended periods without charging
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
be increased by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Extended periods without charging
= The maximum available charge current of the
charging facility
= The settings of the charging process in the
multimedia system (  page 219)
Stowing the charging cable
Always stow the vehicle\bs charging cable in the
charging cable bag provided and secure the
charging cable bag in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment with the included retaining strap. Otherwise,
Driving and parking205

the charging cable bag with the charging cable is
not suPciently secured.
Example: charging cable bag in the trunk/cargo
compartment
As delivered, charging cable bag 1 with retaining
strap 2 is located in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment. To secure the charging cable bag, the
retaining strap must be attached to a cargo tie-
down ring 3. Do not use bag hooks to attach the
retaining strap.Feed the loop end of retaining strap 2
through cargo tie-down ring 3 into the trunk
or cargo compartment.Feed the end with the snap hook through the loop of retaining strap 2.Tighten retaining strap 2 so that the knot
around cargo tie-down ring 3 is tight and
secure.Hook the snap hook of retaining strap 2 in a
cargo tie-down ring of charging cable bag 1.206Driving and parking

Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at themains socket (mode 2)&DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains
socket using incorrectly installed component
parts could cause a Nre or an electric shock,
for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a mains socket that:
= has been properly installed and
= has been inspected by a qualiNed electri-
cian
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cable supplied with the vehicle or an
original Mercedes!

Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a
wallbox or charging station (mode 3)&DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to the vehicle
using incorrectly installed components could
cause a Nre or an electric shock, for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a
wallbox if:
= The wallbox has been properly installed
= The wallbox has been inspected by a quali-
Ned electrician
= The charging cable is not damaged
Do not extend the charging cable.Do not use adapters.Observe the safety notes in the operat-
ing instructions for the wallbox.&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to dam-
aged components
If you use a damaged component to connect
the vehicle to the charging station, this can
result in Nre or an electric shock, for example.
Perform a visual inspection of the charg-
ing station for obvious defects, e.g. dam-
age to the housing or on the charging
cable connection.At charging stations without a pre-instal-
led cable, for safety reasons, only use
charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle.Do not use a damaged charging cable.Do not use an extension for the charging
cable.Do not use an adapter.Always observe the safety information on
the charging station.Most charging stations must be activated before
the charging process, e.g. using an RFID card or
via Plug & Charge. Observe the on-site operator\bs
instructions for the charging station and the notes
on Mercedes me Charge (see the vehicle\bs Digital
Operator\bs Manual).
The amount of energy dispensed for the charging
process, shown by the charging station, may be higher than the amount of energy actually absor-
bed by the high-voltage battery. This is the result
of diMerent levels of charging losses and is descri-
bed as recharge ePciency. Charging losses occur,
for example, due to heat that builds up when the vehicle is charging or from auxiliary consumersthat are switched on. Further information onrecharge ePciency can be obtained at a qualiNed
specialist workshop.208Driving and parking