MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 2023 Owners Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsPreparing Drive System

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsDrive on carefully.Fully charge the high-voltage battery (  page 203).
If the output and range are still reduced, there is a malfunction in the drive system.
Drive on carefully.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Cannot Start Vehicle See
Operator's Manual*It is not possible to start the vehicle.
A malfunction has occurred in the drive system.Switch the vehicle oM and lock it.Aser waiting for a short time, unlock the vehicle and start it again.If the display message appears again and the vehicle does not start, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Drive Malfunction Achieva-
ble Speed Limited Stop
Soon*The drive system is malfunctioning.
The maximum vehicle speed is restricted. The drive system will shut oM within a few kilometers.Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traPc conditions and switch oM the drive system. Do not con-
tinue driving.Do not tow the vehicle; stop towing if necessary.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps461

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsDrive Malfunction Achieva-
ble Speed Severely Limited
See Operator's Manual*The drive system is malfunctioning.
The maximum vehicle speed is restricted.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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Reserve Level Charge High- Voltage Battery
*The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery has dropped into the reserve range.Charge the high-voltage battery (  page 203).

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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsHigh-Voltage Battery Fault
No Start in Approx. XXX mi
Service Required (yellow
display message)*A malfunction has occurred in the high-voltage battery.
It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system aser the distance displayed has been covered.Have the necessary maintenance work on the high-voltage battery carried out at a qualiNed specialist workshop.High-Voltage Battery Fault
No Start in Approx. XXX mi
Service Required (red dis-
play message)*A malfunction has occurred in the high-voltage battery.
It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system aser the distance displayed has been covered.Have the necessary maintenance work on the high-voltage battery carried out immediately at a qualiNed specialist
workshop.Hight-Voltage Battery Fault
Do Not Restart Service
Required*A malfunction has occurred in the high-voltage battery.
It will no longer be possible to restart the drive system once it has been switched oM.Do not switch oM the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualiNed specialist workshop.464Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions*The driver\bs display is inoperative due to a failed sosware update.
The display message will be shown every time the engine is started.&WARNING Risk of accident due to failure of the driver display
In the event that the driver display fails or malfunctions, you will not recognize function restrictions aMecting sys-
tems relevant to safety. This may impair operating safety.
Park the vehicle safely as soon as possible and notify a qualiNed specialist workshop.
If the driver\bs display fails, you may not recognize function restrictions aMecting systems relevant to safety or the
speed display, for example. The operating safety of the vehicle may be impaired (  page 328).
Have the vehicle checked by a qualiNed specialist workshop immediately.
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Vehicle Ready to Drive
Shutdown Occurs When
Locked or After a Few
Minutes
*You are leaving the vehicle in a ready-to-drive state.Get out of the vehicle, secure it against rolling away and take the key with you.If you do not leave the vehicle, switch oM the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the 12!

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsRestricted Mode Activated
Drive Power Reduced*When the beginner driver mode is activated, the drive power is reduced (  page 235).Head-up Display Currently
Unavailable See Operator's
Manual*The head-up display is temporarily unavailable. Possible causes:
= Malfunctions in the power supply
= Signal interferenceStop in accordance with the traPc conditions and switch the vehicle oM and on again.If the display message still appears, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Head-up Display Inopera-
tive*The head-up display has an internal error.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Head-up Display Bright-
ness Currently Reduced
See Operator's Manual*The brightness of the head-up display is reduced. Possible causes:
= Dirt on the windshield in the camera\bs Neld of vision
= Faulty exterior brightness signalsSwitch on the windshield wipers.Clean the windshield if necessary.Switch the vehicle oM and switch it back onIf the display message still appears, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.466Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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Steering Malfunction Drive
Carefully Service Required
*A power steering malfunction has occurred. Steering characteristics may be impaired as a result.Drive on carefully.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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Steering Malfunction
Increased Physical Effort
See Operator's Manual
*The power steering assistance is malfunctioning.&WARNING Risk of an accident due to altered steering characteristics
If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer.
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully.Visit or consult a qualiNed specialist workshop immediately.
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Steering Malfunction Stop
Immediately See Opera-
tor's Manual
*The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is signiNcantly impaired.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps467

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Rear Axle Steering Cur-
rently Malfunctioning
*The rear axle steering is temporarily unavailable. The turning radius may become wider.Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traPc conditions and restart the vehicle.
If the display message does not disappear:
Drive on carefully.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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Rear Axle Steering Malfunc-
tion Service Required
*The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be at an angle when you drive in a straight line.Adapt your speed and drive on carefully.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop immediately.
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Rear Axle Steering Malfunc-
tion Stop Immediately
*The rear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be tilted considerably when you drive in a straight line.
Depending on the steering wheel\bs tilted position, the steering wheel will also vibrate and a continuous warning tone will sound.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
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