MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 2023 Owners Manual

APx part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver\bs Neld of
vision.APx part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.Pull plug 4 with the cable and hose 5 out
of the tire inOation compressor housing.Push the plug of hose 5 into Oange 6 of tire
sealant bottle 1 until the plug engages.Place tire sealant bottle 1 head downwards
into recess 2 of the tire inOation compressor.Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the
faulty tire.Screw Nlling hose 8 onto valve 7.Insert plug 4 into a 12!

Please note that tire sealant may leak out when
unscrewing the Nlling hose.Drive forwards or in reverse very slowly for
approximately 33 s (10 m).Pump up the tire again.
Aser a maximum of ten minutes the tire pres-
sure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi).&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
speciNed tire pressure not being achieved
If the speciNed tire pressure is not achieved
aser the speciNed time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance.
The braking characteristics as well as the driv- ing characteristics may be greatly impaired.
Do not continue driving.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
If, aser ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa
(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained:
Switch oM the tire inOation compressor.Unscrew the Nlling hose from the valve of the
defective tire.&WARNING Risk of accident from driving
with sealed tires
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the handling characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds.
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.Do not exceed the maximum speed limit with a tire that has been repaired using
tire sealant.Observe the maximum permissible speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) for a tire sealed with tire
sealant.*NOTE Staining caused by leaking tire seal-
ant
Aser use, excess tire sealant may leak out
from the Nlling hose.
Therefore, place the Nlling hose in the
plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT
kit.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution caused by environmentally irre-
sponsible disposal
Tire sealant contains pollutants.
Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inOa-
tion compressor.Pull away immediately.Stop driving aser approximately ten minutes
and check the tire pressure using the tire
inOation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).390Breakdown assistance

&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
speciNed tire pressure not being attained
If the speciNed tire pressure is not reached,
the tire is too badly damaged. The tire sealant
cannot repair the tire in this instance.
The braking and driving characteristics may begreatly impaired.
Do not continue driving.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
In cases such as the one mentioned above, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). For values, see tire
and load data plate or tire pressure table on the driver-side B!

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.Do not lean over the battery.Do not inhale battery gases.Keep children away from the battery.Immediately rinse battery acid oM thor-
oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat-
teries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household rub-
bish.

Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualiNed
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con- tact a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion.Fire, naked Oames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing. Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular gloves, an apron
and a face mask. Immediately rinse
electrolyte or acid splashes oM with
clean water. Consult a doctor immedi- ately.Wear safety glasses.Keep children away.Observe this Operator\bs Manual.
If you do not want to use the vehicle for a long
period of time, consult a qualiNed specialist work-
shop.
Notes on the high-voltage battery
&DANGER Risk of Nre and explosion from
excessive internal pressure of the high-
voltage battery
In the event of a vehicle Nre, Oammable gas
can escape and ignite.
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If there is an unusual smell, smoke or
burn marks, stop the charging process
immediately.Leave the danger zone immediately.
Secure the danger area at a suPcient
distance.Call the Nre service.
Observe the notes on charging the high-voltage
battery (  page 203).
Risk of explosion.Fire, open Oames and smoking are pro-
hibited when you are handling the battery. Avoid creating sparks.Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing,
especially gloves, an apron and a safety
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or
acid splashes oM with clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately.Wear safety glasses.Keep children away.Observe this Operator\bs Manual.
Starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery
Only have starting assistance provided by a
qualiNed specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.Only have the battery charged at a qualiNed
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing the 12 V battery
Only have the battery replaced at a qualiNed
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Tow starting or towing away
Overview of the permitted towing methods
*NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
= Active Brake Assist
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
= HOLD function
= Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
During towing.In a car wash.
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.
For towing with both axles on the ground, use a tow rope or tow bar. Do not use tow bar systems.
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If you notice that the vehicle has lost coolant, do
not have it towed away. Have the vehicle transpor-
ted instead.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ing away incorrectlyObserve the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Vehicles with rear wheel drive
Permitted towing methodsBoth axles on the
groundYes, for a maximum of
30 miles (50 km) at
30 mph (50 km/h),
only forwards with the
driver in the cockpitFront axle raisedNoRear axle raisedYes, for a maximum of
30 miles (50 km) at
30 mph (50 km/h)4MATIC vehiclesPermitted towing methodsBoth axles on the
groundYes, for a maximum of
30 miles (50 km) at
30 mph (50 km/h),
only forwards with the
driver in the cockpitFront axle raisedNoRear axle raisedNo
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing methods (  page 393).Make sure that the 12!

*NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.&WARNING Risk of accident when towing a
vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away
is heavier than the permissible gross mass of
your vehicle, the following situations can
occur:
= The towing eye may become detached.
= The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or rollover.
Before tow-starting or towing away,
check if the vehicle to be tow-started ortowed away exceeds the permissible
gross mass.
If a vehicle has to be tow-started or towed away, its permissible gross mass must not exceed thepermissible gross mass of the towing vehicle.
Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle identi-
Ncation plate ( page 434).
Towing away the vehicle
Install the towing eye (  page 399).Fasten the towing device.*NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec-
tion of the tow barOnly connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
(  page 86).Do not activate the HOLD function.Deactivate the tow-away alarm (  page 107).Deactivate Active Brake Assist (  page 257).Put the selector lever into position \\.Release the electric parking brake.Remain in the cockpit during towing and
observe the display messages.Do not switch oM the vehicle while it is being
towed.Do not open the driver\bs door or front
passenger door, because otherwise the selec- tor lever automatically switches to position
] .&WARNING Risk of accident due to limited
safety-related functions during the towing
process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon-
ger available in the following situations:
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= The brake system or power steering sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
= The energy supply or the on-board electri-
cal system is malfunctioning.
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In such cases, do not tow the vehicle.Transport the vehicle ( page 396).*NOTE Damage to the drive system due to
incorrect towing
The vehicle may not be towed in the following
situations:
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= The brake system or power steering sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
= The energy supply or the on-board electri-
cal system is malfunctioning.
In such cases, do not tow the vehicle.*NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
Pull away slowly and smoothly.Loading the vehicle for transport
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= The driver\bs display is in the initial state with
no menus open (  page 297). Transport is
also possible with a warning message visible.
= The 12!

&WARNING Risk of accident due to activa-
ted transport level
If the vehicle is raised to transport level, driv-
ing and driving safety systems have only limi-
ted availability and the view from the vehicle is restricted.
Driving safety is severely restricted and there
is a risk of an accident!
Do not use transport level in normal road
operation.Only activate and use transport level to
load the vehicle and when not on public
roads.Ensure that no persons or obstacles are
located in the area surrounding the vehi-
cle.
Raising the vehicle to transport level
Press the G button for at least Nve sec-
onds.Immediately press and hold the v button
for at least one second.
The For Transport Level Switch On Vehicle
message is displayed.Select vehicle transport .\bThe noise certiNcation mode is intended
exclusively for the technical test organization.
It restricts the drive power of the vehicle and
must not be used in customer operation.Switch on the vehicle(  page 189).
The transport settings are displayed.Swipe downward to select Transport Level
and press v.
The vehicle is raised and the Vehicle raising...
Do not drive onto ramp yet message is dis-
played for 5 seconds. The raising process canlast up to 60 seconds and can be canceled
with the G button.When raising, do not switch oM the vehicle.
While the vehicle is being raised, you can maneu-
ver at a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).
Before loading the vehicle, wait until the trans-
port level has been reached and the Trans-
port Level status is shown.\bIf the vehicle is raised to transport level, the
transport settings will continue to be shown
even aser a restart. Operation of the driver\bs
display is restricted.Breakdown assistance397

When the vehicle is at transport level, it is lowered
again in the following situations:
= When driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h).
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