MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 2023 Owners Manual

&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 379). 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.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If a bumper or the radiator grill is damaged or
aser an impact, have the function of the sensors
checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop. Have
damage or stone chipping in the area of the cam-
eras on the front and rear windows repaired at a
qualiNed specialist 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 230)
= BAS (  page 230)
= ESP n
( page 231)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 232)
= EBD (  page 232)
= STEER CONTROL (  page 232)
= HOLD function (  page 233)
=
Hill Start Assist (  page 234)
= Valet service mode (  page 234)
= Beginner driver mode (  page 235)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 235)
= Cruise control (  page 237)
= TraPc Sign Assist (  page 257)
= TraPc light view (  page 261)
= AIRMATIC (  page 269)
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 239)
Driving and parking229

=Active Speed Limit Assist (  page 244)
= Route-based speed adaptation (  page 244)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 253)
= Active Steering Assist (  page 247)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (  page 249)
= Active Lane Change Assist (  page 250)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (  page 246)
= Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(  page 263)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist (  page 266)
= PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side (  page 53)
Parking Package\bThe availability of individual functions depends
on the country and equipment.
= Rear-view camera (  page 270)
= 360° camera (  page 271)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 276)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 280)
= Remote Parking Assist (  page 285)
=
Memory Parking Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 292)
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 brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
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 is deactivated.
230Driving and parking

Function of ESPn&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 wet or slippery roads.
= When braking.
= 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

*nOuence of drive programs on ESP n
The drive programs enable ESP n
to adapt to dif-
ferent weather and road conditions as well as the
driver\bs preferred driving style. Depending on the
selected drive program, the appropriate ESP n
mode will be activated. You can select the drive
programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT button (  page 200).
Function of ESP n
Crosswind Assist
ESP n
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle in the lane:
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 50 mph (80 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
= The vehicle is stabilized by means of individual
brake application on one side.
Activating/deactivating ESP n
(Electronic Stability
Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
ß 5
Z
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.Select ESP.Select On or Off.
ESP n
is deactivated if the

=ESP n
is malfunctioning.
= The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP n
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-
ther by the electric power steering.
HOLD function

q HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand-
still without requiring you to depress the brake pedal, e.g. while waiting in traPc.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a suPcient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling away when stationary.
= The incline must not be greater than 30%.

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

In the following situations, the vehicle is held bytransmission position ] and/or by the electric
parking brake:
= The seat belt is unfastened and the driver\bs
door is opened.
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= There is a system malfunction.
= The power supply is insuPcient.
In addition, the Brake Immediately message may
appear in the driver\bs display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.Immediately depress the brake pedal Nrmly
until the warning message disappears.
The HOLD function is deactivated.Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when you pull away on a hill under the following
conditions:
= The transmission is in position [ or ^.
=
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:
= Power output is reduced.
= In principle, a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) can be reached.
= 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 29).Activate or deactivate the function.
If valet service mode is activated, an indicator
lamp in the driver\bs display lights up.234Driving and parking

\bAlternatively, valet service mode can be acti-vated or deactivated via the Mercedes me
connect App.
Further information on Mercedes me connect (  page 357)\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 beginner driver mode
In beginner driver mode, vehicle acceleration is limited to increase safety for inexperienced driv-
ers.
Beginner driver mode is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
= Power output is reduced.
= In principle, a maximum speed of 75 mph
(120 km/h) can be reached.
= Drive programs B and are not availa-
ble.
= ESP n
cannot be deactivated.

q Activating or deactivating beginner driver mode
Requirements:
= For activation: the vehicle is stationary.
= For deactivation: park position ] is engaged.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Apps 5
Beginner driver mode\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 29).Activate or deactivate the function.
If beginner driver mode is activated, an indica-
tor lamp in the driver\bs display lights up.\bAlternatively, beginner driver mode can be
activated or deactivated via the Mercedes me
connect app.
Further information on Mercedes me connect (  page 357)\bBeginner driver mode is protected from deac-
tivation 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.\bBeginner driver 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.
ATTENTION ASSIST

q Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-
nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in con- centration on the part of the driver are detected,
the system suggests taking a break.
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ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-
ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-
quate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
= Standard: normal system sensitivity.
= Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
is warned earlier and the attention level detec-
ted by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accord-
ingly.
If fatigue or increasing inattention is detected, the
warning appears in the driver display: ATTEN-
TION ASSIST Take a Break! . you can acknowl-
edge the message and take a break if necessary. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST
continues to detect increasing lapses in concen-
tration, you will be warned again aser a minimum
of 15 minutes.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the
attention level and cannot issue a warning, the
System Suspended message appears.If the driver display shows a warning, a service
area search is oMered in the multimedia system.
You can select a rest area and start navigation to this rest area.
When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST is automatically switched on. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
The following information is displayed in the driv-
er\bs display:
= The length of the journey since the last break
= The attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST:
- The more segments 1 of the circle dis-
played, the higher the detected attention level.
- Fewer segments 1 are displayed in the
circle as the attention level decreases.
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
The microsleep detection function is available at a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) and above.
If the system is not available due to an error, the ATTENTION ASSIST warning light is permanently
lit Û in the driver display
Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION ASSIST functions only in a restricted manner and
warnings may be delayed or not occur:
= If you have been driving for less than approx-
imately 30 minutes.
= If the road condition is poor (uneven road sur-
face or potholes).
= If there is a strong side wind.236Driving and parking

=If you adopt a sporty driving style (high corner-
ing speeds or high rates of acceleration).
= If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
= If the clock is set to the incorrect time.
= If you change lanes and vary your speed fre-
quently in active driving situations.
Also observe any information regarding display
messages that can be displayed in the driver\bs
display.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is reset and restarted when continu-ing the journey in the following situations:
= You switch oM the vehicle.
= If you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver\bs door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break).
q Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Assistance 5
ATTENTION ASSIST
Setting the sensitivitySelect = next to ATTENTION ASSIST .Select Standard or Sensitive .
Speed control cruise control

qFunction of cruise control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value
selected by the driver.
If you accelerate to overtake, forexample, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal aser overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed.
You can store any speed above 15 mph
(20 km/h) up to the maximum design speed, or up to the speed recommended by Range Assis-
tant.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognizedangers (  page 228).
Mercedes!

vents the brakes from overheating and wearing
too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa-
tions:
= in traPc situations which require frequent
changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traPc, on
winding roads
= on slippery roads. Accelerating can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
= when visibility is poor

q Operating cruise control&WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
Take into account the traPc situation
before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements
= Cruise control is selected.
=
ESP n
must be activated, but not intervening.
= The vehicle speed is at least 15 mph
(20 km/h).
= The transmission is in position [.
Steering wheel control panel for cruise control
JAdopts the stored/detected speed