MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SALOON 2022 Owners Manual

In the status line of the central display is
sho
wn as a è white symbol.
= The driver camera detects the driver's head
and line of sight.
It displays content from the MBUX multimedia
system independently of the central display.
Depending on the application, operation is inde-
pendent of the driver. Depending on the market,
extended content, e.g. playback of media content,
is also available while driving.
For the playback of certain content on the front
passenger display, e.g. moving images, the pairing
of Bluetooth n
headphones is necessary.
If the driver keeps their eyes on the front
passenger display for too long, content, e.g. mov-
ing images, will be hidden. An intelligent, camera-
based blocking concept is used for this purpose. % When the vehicle is parked, the front
passeng

er can use the front passenger dis-
play under the following conditions:
= The passenger is sitting on the passenger
seat. =
Ther
e is interaction with the MBUX multi-
media system.
If the driver has les the vehicle brieOy, e.g. to
go shopping, the front passenger display can
also be operated.
% If no front passenger is present, a digital dec-
or
ative image can be shown on the front
passenger display .
Anti-thes pr
otection
This device is equipped with technical provisions
to protect it against thes. More detailed informa-
tion about anti-thes protection can be obtained at
a qualiNed specialist workshop. Zero Layer
Function of the zero layer
The zer

o layer provides you with dynamic content
from the MBUX multimedia system and is used to
quickly access and control the applications you
use. When you select © on the central display,
the digital map with the applications appears in
the lower display area. Compared to the home
screen with a classic menu, the steps required to call up the applications are reduced. You can
switc

h between the zero layer and the home
screen with a classic menu.
The applications can be hidden from the display
area and shown again.
The zero layer provides the following modules and
applications:
= EQ module and navigation module
The EQ module is always shown on the digital
map. In the expanded view, charging settings
and navigation functions are oMered.
= Entertainment (media, radio) and telephone
When the lower display area is shown, the
entertainment sources are always displayed.
A mobile phone must be connected to the
MBUX multimedia system for the phone to be
displayed.
= Active applications
The lower display area shows an active mas-
sage programme, for example.
= Suggestions MBUX multimedia system
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Suggestions are displayed on the lower display
ar ea based on context and your user behav-
iour. These can be dialled phone numbers,
active massage programmes or vehicle func-
tions, for example.
= Online voice applications
In the lower display area, context-dependent
services that can be executed via voice are
available for direct access.
The applications are Nrst displayed in a reduced
view. By tapping on them, you can operate them
or open the associated menu (expanded view).
A long press on a suggestion opens a context
menu in which further functions are available.
The learning function can be switched on and oM
for the options ( page 347). Overview zero layer
Digit
al map and user-speciNc applications (exam-
ple) 1
EQ module (reduced view)
2 Enters a destination
3 Calls up the Control Centre
4 Calls up user pr
oNle settings
5 Content sharing menu
6 Status line
7 Suggestions
Requirement: suggestions are activated
(  pag

e 347).
8 Active application, e.g. massage programme 9
©
Press br
ieOy: displays all applications and the
global search (  page 332)
Press and hold: calls up the home screen with
classic menu
A Entertainment sources (media, radio) and
t

elephone
Requirement for phone: the mobile phone is
connect
ed to the MBUX multimedia system.
The zero layer shows the digital map and the user
-
speciNc applications.
The following user-speciNc applications are dis-
played in the lower display area:
= Suggestions 7
= Active applications 8
= Entertainment sources and telephone A
= Online voice applications
The lower display area can be hidden and shown
(  page 332). 330
MBUX multimedia system

Information about entertainment sources
Y
ou can operate the applications in the reduced
view or in the menu (expanded view)
(  page 332).
Examples: = Control a media source, e.g. pause/play, next
track, set a station
= Select tracks from the current playlist or sta-
tions from the station list
= Select a media source
The media source must be connected to the
MBUX multimedia system.
Information about the telephone
To use the functions, your mobile phone must be
connected with the MBUX multimedia system.
Requirement for suggestions: the Calls & mes-
sages option is activated in the suggestions.
Examples: = Answer a call and call a missed call
The missed calls are displayed for the mobile
phone currently connected to the MBUX multi-
media system. =
Displa y contacts and call list and call a con-
tact
= Use voice functions
= Suggest contacts
The contacts are suggested for the mobile
phone connected to the MBUX multimedia
system. No contacts are suggested for a
mobile phone that is linked to another user
proNle.
= Write messages to contacts (suggestion)
= Connect a device via the device manager (sug-
gestion)
Information about active applications
The following functions are available: = Operating the massage programme
= Operating an ENERGIZING COMFORT pro-
gramme
= Raising or lowering the vehicle level
Suggestions for comfort and vehicle functions as
well as navigation
Requirement: the Comfort , Vehicle and Naviga-
tion options are activated in the suggestions. =
Oper ating the massage programme
For example, the multimedia system suggests
a programme at a certain time.
= Operating an ENERGIZING COMFORT pro-
gramme
= Opening the tailgate
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
boot lid convenience closing.
= Opening and closing the convenience doors
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
comfort doors.
= Setting the vehicle level
= Making heating settings
= Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
= Selecting previous destinations and destina-
tions from favourites
Information on online voice applications
Requirement: the Online voice services option is
activated in the suggestions. MBUX multimedia system
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The suggested voice applications are made availa-
ble online and ar e based on your previous voice
inputs.
Examples:
= What will the weather be like tomorrow?
= Play the messages.
= Start geoquiz.
= Open the garage door.
Calling up and operating the zero layer
Calling up the zero layer
When the vehicle has been switched on, the zero
layer is displayed with the digital map. Navigation
is active. 
From another application: pr
ess the © but-
ton on the right side of the steering wheel.
or 
Tap on ©.
Operating applications in the reduced view (exam-
ples) 
Media: t
o play the previous or next track, tap
û or ü. 
To answer a call or call a missed call: t
ap on
the contact.
Aser the connection has been established,
the call functions are available. 
To end a call: t
ap on the contact again. 
To reply to message: t
ap on a message and
dictate the message via the MBUX voice assis-
tant. 
To start a massage programme: t
ap on the
application and start the massage pro-
gramme. 
To select a previous destination: t
ap on the
application and select one of the previous
destinations. 
To select a destination from the favourites: t
ap
on the application and select the destination.
Hiding and showing the display area with applica-
tions 
To hide: pull t
he applications down. 
To show: pull t he bar above © upwards.
or 
Select ©. or 
Press the © butt
on on the steering wheel
on the right.
EQ module (expanded view) 1
Setting the charging program ( pag
e 229)
2 Current state of charge of the high-voltage
batt

ery 332
MBUX multimedia system

3
Maximum state of charge (depending on the
se tting)
4 Sets the next charging break (to use a less
e

xpensive tariM)
5 Sets the departure time
6 Opens the socket Oap
7 Activates or deactivates ECO charging 
Tap on the EQ module (  pag
e 330).
The charging settings are displayed.
Additional EQ and navigation functions are
available in the lower menu bar:
= Symbol ª
Enters a destination
= Route
The route shows charging stops and the
destination.
= Range
Switches range maximisation on or oM
( page 206).
= Consumption The current and average fuel consumption
will be displa
yed.
= Symbol =
Makes settings for View, Messages &
tones and Route . 
To close the menu: select (. Navigation module (expanded view) Example: navigation module with active route
guidance
1 Arrival time at charging stop, type of charging
s

tation MBUX multimedia system
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2
Charging stop shows the charging time rec-
ommended b y the navigation with Electric
Intelligence as well as states of charge on
arrival and onward journey for an optimal
travel time
3 Distance from current vehicle position and
r
emaining driving time
4 Searches for an additional charging station 
Tap on the EQ module (  pag
e 330).
Select Route in t
he lower menu bar. Operating a menu in the lower display area (exam-
ple: activ

e massage programme) 1
Selects a massage programme
2 Starts/stops a massage programme for the
dr
iver
3 Starts/stops a massage programme for the
fr
ont passenger
4 Sets the massage programme intensity for the
dr
iver's or front passenger seat 
Tap on the application.
The e

xpanded view of the application is dis-
played. 
To close the menu: select (. Opening and closing the context menu for a sug-
g

estion 
Press and hold on a suggestion.
The cont
ext menu opens and shows the Do
not suggest option, for example. 
To close: swipe do
wnwards.
Removing a suggestion from the display area 
Swipe the suggestion upwards.
Showing all applications 
Press © br
ieOy.
Available applications 1 are displayed. The
global search is available. 334
MBUX multimedia system


To hide applications: br ieOy press © again.
Switching between zero layer and home screen
wit
h classic menu 
Long press on ©.
The home scr
een with classic menu is shown. 
To return to the zero layer: pr
ess and hold on
©. Home screen overview
1
Status line
2 Calls up user pr
oNle settings and switches
user
3 Uses the global search
4 Calls up the Control Centre (pull down)
5 Calls up favourites
6 Displays in the status line 7
Calls up applications
8 Quick-access to application
9 Global menu
( Calls up pr
evious menu
© Pr
ess and hold: switches between home
screen and zero layer
û Pr
evious track or previous radio station
ü N
ext track or next radio station
% During a telephone call, the call duration is
displa

yed in global menu 9.
The following functions are called up in the Con-
tr
ol Center:
= NotiNcations Centre
= Content sharing menu
= Favourites
= Vehicle quick-access MBUX multimedia system
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Content sharing menu in the Control Center
Example: Content sharing menu
1 Calls up a menu
2 Central display with active content (cover dis-
pla y)
3 Front passenger display 4
Displays animation for content sharing
5

c Switches
oM the sound: press
7