MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SALOON 2022 Owners Manual

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Note the messages on the driver's display. 
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Driving safety systems
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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ABS w
arning lamp * The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional w
arning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. 
Note the messages on the driver's display. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The s
teerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
other driving safety systems are switched oM. 
Drive on carefully. 
Have the brake system checked immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 538
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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WARNING Risk of skidding when dr iving with ESPn
deactivated
ESP n
does no
t act to stabilise the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited. 
Drive on carefully. 
Deactivate ESP n
onl
y for as long as the situation requires.
If ESP n
canno
t be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning. 
Have ESP n
c
hecked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
( pag
e 240).Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Mer
cedes-Benz emergency
call system warning lamp *The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is malfunctioning. The Mercedes me connect system is also malfunctioning. 
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.540
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Tyre pressure monitor
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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T yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes*The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
Oashes f
or approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
T
yres with insuPcient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. 
Have the tyre pressure monitoring system checked at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. w
T
yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up * The yellow tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system has detected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o insuPcient tyre pressure
= The tyr
es can burst.
= The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle. 
Observe the recommended tyre pressures. 
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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Stop the vehicle in accordance with the tr aPc conditions. 
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 542
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

1, 2, 3 ...
4MA TIC, All-wheel drive
All-wheel distribution.............................. 211
Function................................................ 211
360° camera Care...................................................... 407 A
A/C function A

ctivating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 181
MBUX.................................................... 182
ABS , Anti-lock braking system...................... 239
Accelerator pedal , Haptic
accelerator pedal......................................... 206
Accident ERA-GLONASS test mode...................... 389
Accident prevention ..................................... 304
Accident, emergency call ............................. 385
Acoustic locking veriNcation signal, acti-
vating/deactivating........................................ 85 Acoustic presence indicator
, Sound g
en-
erator.......................................................... 194
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 279
Brake application................................... 278
Exit warning........................................... 276
Function................................................ 276
Trailer operation..................................... 278
Active bonnet, Pedestrian protection............ 400
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 265
Setting................................................... 269
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activate/deactivate variable limiter........ 254
Activating/deactivating.......................... 254
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 261
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 263
Calling up a speed................................. 254
Function................................................ 251
Increasing/decreasing the speed........... 254
Route-based speed adaptation............... 257
Storing a speed...................................... 254
Active Lane Change Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 265 Function................................................ 263
A
ctive Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 281
Function................................................ 279
Setting the sensitivity............................. 282
Trailer operation..................................... 279
Active light function ..................................... 161
Active Parking Assist Automatic braking function.................... 301
Cross traPc warning.............................. 305
Drive Away Assist................................... 304
Exiting a parking space.......................... 299
Function................................................ 296
Manoeuvering brake function................. 306
Parking.................................................. 298
Pausing.................................................. 300
Active Service System PLUS,
ASSYST PLUS.............................................. 398
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 256
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 261
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 261
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 263
Function................................................ 259 Index
543

Active Stop-and-Go Assist
F unction................................................ 258
Adaptive brake lights .................................... 244
Adaptive cruise control , Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC........................................ 257
Adaptive Highbeam Assist , High beam
Activating/deactivating.......................... 166
Function................................................ 165
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus Function................................................ 166
Switching on/oM .................................... 168
Additional door lock ....................................... 88
Aser-sales service, ASSYST PLUS................. 398
Air conditioning menu Air distribution....................................... 183
Calling up.............................................. 181
Climate control...................................... 182
Fragrance system.................................. 185
Front climate control.............................. 181
Ionisation............................................... 185
Rear compartment climate control......... 184
Selecting climate modes........................ 182 Air distribution
MBUX multimedia sy stem....................... 183
Setting........................................... 178, 179
Air freshener system .................................... 185
Air inlet ........................................................ 402
Air pressure ................................................. 430
Air suspension , AIRMATIC............................ 282
Air vents Setting................................................... 191
Air/water duct ............................................. 402
Airbag, Occupant safety Automatic front passenger airbag shut
oM............................................................ 55 Belt airbag............................................... 49
Centre airbag (driver's backrest).............. 52
Deployment............................................. 46
Front airbag............................................. 52
Overview.................................................. 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps...... 56
Protection................................................ 53
Reduced protection.................................. 54
Warning lamp........................................... 46 AirOow
Se tting........................................... 178, 179
AIRMATIC Air suspension....................................... 282
Setting the vehicle level......................... 283
Vehicle levels......................................... 282
Alarm system , ATA
Interior protection function..................... 113
Alternative route.......................................... 363
Ambient lighting ........................................... 169
AMG TRACK PACE ConNguring ............................................ 358
Drag Race.............................................. 357
Function................................................ 354
Telemetry display................................... 358
Track Race............................................. 355
Animals, Pets in the vehicle............................ 82
Anti-lock braking system , ABS...................... 239
Anti-thes alarm system , ATA......................... 112
Anti-thes protection , ATA
Additional door lock................................. 88
Immobiliser............................................ 112
Approval numbers ........................................ 447544
Index

Apps, Mercedes me
Mercedes me calls................................. 375
Mercedes me connect........................... 379
Assembly licence plate, front .......................... 29
Assistance system , Driving safety system..... 238
ASSYST PLUS Battery disconnection periods................ 399
Service interval display.......................... 398
Service requirements............................. 398
ATA , Anti-thes protection
Deactivating the alarm........................... 113
Function................................................ 112
Interior protection.................................. 114
Tow-away protection.............................. 113
ATTENTION ASSIST Setting................................................... 247
ATTENTION ASSIST with microsleep
detection, Attention assistant....................... 246
Attention assistant, ATTENTION ASSIST........ 246
Augmented reality Head-up display..................................... 323
Authorised workshop ...................................... 39
Automatic car wash ...................................... 403 Automatic car wash mode
.................... 403, 404
Automatic climate control ............................ 182
Automatic distance control , Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC............................... 251
Automatic driving lights................................ 158
Automatic emergency call , Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system......................... 386
Automatic front passenger airbag shutoM
Function.................................................. 55
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps...... 56
Automatic measures aser an accident ,
Occupant safety............................................. 60
Automatic mirror folding function................. 176
Automatic seat adjustment ........................... 125
Automatic transmission , Transmission
Engaging neutral.................................... 210
Autonomous braking .................................... 265
AVAS , Acoustic vehicle alerting system......... 194
Axle load Trailer operation..................................... 457 B
Bac k seat ..................................................... 120
Bad weather light ......................................... 162
Bag hook ..................................................... 146
Ball neck Folding out/in........................................ 311
Trailer coupling...................................... 313
BAS , Brake Assist System............................. 240
Battery (12 V battery) Charging................................................ 420
Notes..................................................... 418
Replacing............................................... 420
Battery (high-voltage on-board electrical
system) ........................................................ 453
Battery (key) .................................................. 86
Beginner driver mode Activating/deactivating.......................... 245
Function................................................ 245
Belt, Seat belt................................................ 47
Belt airbag Deployment............................................. 46
Function.................................................. 49 Index
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Bicycle rack
Load capacity ........................................ 457
Trailer operation..................................... 315
Blind Spot Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 279
Function................................................ 276
Bluetooth n
................................................... 374
Bonnet Active bonnet......................................... 400
Opening/closing.................................... 400
Brake Assist Active Brake Assist................................. 265
Brake Assist System............................... 240
Brake Assist System , BAS............................. 240
Brake Nttings ................................................ 199
Brake Ouid.................................................... 450
Brake force distribution , EBD........................ 242
Brake lamps Adaptive brake lights.............................. 244
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 239
Active Brake Assist................................. 265
Adaptive brake lights.............................. 244 BAS (Brake Assist System)..................... 240
Dr
iving tips............................................ 199
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 242
HOLD function....................................... 243
Limited braking eMect (salt-treated
roads).................................................... 199
New/replaced brakepads/brake disks... 199
Post-collision brake.................................. 60
Recuperation......................................... 202
Running-in notes.................................... 199
Braking assistance Brake Assist System............................... 240
Breakdown Assistance overview................................. 20
Flat tyre................................................. 413
Tow-starting........................................... 427
Towing away.......................................... 421
Transporting the vehicle......................... 423
Wheel change........................................ 438 C
Calling t
he customer centre for
Mercedes-Benz ............................................ 375 Calls
Mer
cedes me......................................... 374
Camera 360° camera......................................... 286
Activating using GPS (reversing cam-
era)........................................................ 291
Button................................................... 291
Cleaning................................................ 407
Driver camera........................................ 344
Function................................................ 286
Information............................................ 237
Manage activation points....................... 291
Reversing camera.................................. 284
Selecting the view.................................. 291
Car key .......................................................... 84
Car wash ...................................................... 403
Car-to-X communication Hazard warnings.................................... 368
Care 360° camera......................................... 407
Air/water duct....................................... 402
Automatic car wash............................... 403
Car parts............................................... 407
Decorative foil........................................ 406 546
Index

Display................................................... 408
Ext erior lighting...................................... 407
Head-up display..................................... 408
High-pressure cleaner............................ 405
Paint...................................................... 405
Plastic trim............................................ 408
Real wood/trim elements...................... 408
Roof lining............................................. 408
Trailer hitch............................................ 407
Vehicle interior....................................... 408
Vehicle socket for the high-voltage
battery................................................... 407
Washing by hand.................................... 405
Caring for plastic trim ................................... 408
Caring for real wood ..................................... 408
Caring for rims............................................. 407
Caring for the steering wheel ........................ 408
Caring for trim elements............................... 408
Central display , Home screen
Operating.............................................. 336
Central locking system Button..................................................... 89
Key.......................................................... 85 Centre airbag (driver's backrest)
.................... 52
Charge level display ..................................... 228
Charge level/charge display ......................... 228
Charging 12 V battery........................................... 420
At time of departure............................... 229
Charge level display............................... 228
Charging cable control panel.................. 217
Charging station, mode 3....................... 215
ConNguring weekly proNle...................... 229
Ending the charging process (alternat-
ing current, mode 2/3).......................... 222
Ending the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 226
Indicator lamps on vehicle socket........... 218
Mains socket, mode 2............................ 214
Maximum charging current (mains
socket).................................................. 217
Notes on the high-voltage battery........... 420
Rapid charging station, mode 4.............. 216
Starting the charging process (alter-
nating current, mode 2/3)..................... 219
Starting the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 223
Stowing the charging cable.................... 211 USB port................................................ 152
W
allbox, mode 3.................................... 215
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone........ 152
Charging cable Control panel......................................... 217
Stowing................................................. 211
Charging settings......................................... 229
Checking the coolant level ........................... 402
Child safety lock Rear door................................................. 81
Side window (rear)................................... 82
Child seat Approval categories................................. 67
Basic instructions.................................... 61
Fitting ISOFIX/i-Size................................ 70
Front passenger seat............................... 78
Recommendations for child restraint
systems................................................... 65
Risks/dangers......................................... 62
Seats suitable for belt-secured child
restraint systems..................................... 74
Seats suitable for i!