2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV Owners Manual

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Toplay back audio files using the multimedia
sy stem, authorise theex tern al data storage
medium on the MBUX multimedia sy stem.
Au thorising a new Blu etoo th®
audio device #
Select Connect new device .#
Select an audio device.
Auth orisation starts. A code is displa yed on
th e multimedia sy stem and on the mobile
phone. #
Ifth e codes are identical, confi rmonthe
audio equipment. #
Select Only as Bluetooth audio device .
The Blue tooth®
audio equipment is connec‐
te d with the multimedia sy stem.
Connecting pr eviously authorised Blue tooth ®
audio equipment #
Select a Blue tooth®
audio device from the
list.
The connection is being es tablished. Re
ceiving TVchannels in HD quality *
NO
TEDama getothe CI+ module and
Smart Card The CI+ module is designed
for use in the
home. The CI+ module can overheat and be
damaged bycontinuous exposure tohigh
outside temp eratures. #
Make sure that the CI+ module is not
subject tohigh temp eratures forex ten‐
ded pe riods of time.
If th e CI+ module is damaged, no
encryp tedch annels can be recei ved. %
The CI+ module is not available in all coun‐
tries.
A CI+ module (Common In terface Module),
which is not included in the scope of deliver y,is
used todecrypt HD programmes according to
th e CI+ standard.
In some countries, an additional smart card is
re qu ired, which is inse rted into the CI+ module
(see the manufacturer's operating manual). The CI+ module is connected in
the CI+ box in
th eglove compa rtment. #
Toinsert the sma rtcard in the CI+ mod‐
ule: ifre qu ired (countr y-dependent), insert
th e smart card into the CI+ module slot.
% The CI+ box is designed for operation at
te mp eratures between 0 °C and 65 °C. At
operating temp eratures that are higher or
to o low a message appears in the multime‐
dia sy stem and the CI+ module is switched
off automaticall y.Ifth e CI+ module is
switched off, no encryp tedch annels can be
re cei ved. 294
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Overview of
the symbols and functions in thera dio menu Symbo
lD esignationFunction
© HomeSelecttoreturn tothe home screen.
j MessagingSelecttocall up messaging.
û/ü Skip
forw ards/bac kS electtoskip tothe next or tothe pr evious station.
Z SettingsS electtohave further options shown. Settings can be made tothefo llowing addi‐
tional functions, forex ample:
R Navigation and traf fic announcements
R Frequency fix function
R Radio additional text
R Emergency warnings
The setting options are countr y-dependent.
2 Full screen Selecttoswitch totheDA B slide sho w.
This function is not available in all countries.
8 Silent function
Selecttoswitch off the sound.
f St
ore radio stations Select tosave ast ation in the presets. MBUX multimedia sy
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Symbol
DesignationFunction
4 Station lis tS electtohave thest ation list shown.
ª Search Selecttosear chinthe active menu. You can sear chfor artists, genres or moods,
fo rex ample. Ad
ditional functions of TuneIn radio
% Arelatively lar gevolume of data can be
transmitte d when using TuneIn Radio. Symbol
DesignationFunction
Z SettingsThefollowing additional settings are available in
th eTu neIn Radio menu:
R Selecting stre am
R Logging on toor out of theTu neIn account
ß Favourites Select during playbacktosave thest ation cur‐
re ntly set as a favo urite. 296
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Symbol
DesignationFunction
6/8 Play/PauseSelecttostart, stop or continue playbac k.
5 Brows eS electtochoose a category and then a radio
st ation. Depending on
the frequency band selected, dif‐
fe re nt functions are available to you.
Select the desired frequency band in thera dio
menu head runner. Calling up
TuneIn Radio Re
quirements:
R A Mercedes me account is available.
R The vehicle is connected with the Mercedes
me account.
R The TuneIn Radio service is activated in the
Mercedes me Portal.
R The data volume is available.
Depending on the count ry, data volume may
need tobe pur chased. R
Afast Internet connection for data transmis‐
sion free of inter fere nce.
% Data volume can be pur chased directly
from a mobile phone network pr ovider via
th e Mercedes me Portal.
% The functions and services are countr y-
dependent. For more information, consult a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Radio #
Select TuneIn Radio.
The TuneIn menu appears. The la st station
set starts playing.
% The connection quality depends on the local
mobile phone reception. Sound settings
Overview of functions in the sound menu
The setting options and functions
available
depend on the sound sy stem fitted. You can find
out which sound sy stem is fitted in your vehicle
in the Digital Owner's Manual.
St andard sound sy stem and Advanced sound
sy stem
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser
- Treble, mid-range and bass
R Balance and fader
R Volume
- Automatic adju stment MBUX multimedia sy
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Burmes
ter®
sur round sound sy stem and
Bu rm ester ®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser:
- Treble, mid-range and bass
R Balance and fader
R Sound focus
R VIP seat (Bu rmester ®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem only)
R Sound profiles
R Volume:
- Automatic adju stment 298
MBUX multimedia sy stem

ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display Fu
nction of the ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val
displ ay The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display on the
instrument display informs you of the next regu‐
lar service due date.
Depending on the operating conditions of the
ve hicle, there maining time or dis tance until the
next service due da tewill be displa yed.
Yo u can hide this service display using the back
button on the left-hand side of thesteering
wheel.
Yo u can obtain information concerning the serv‐
icing of your vehicle from a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying
the service due da te On-board computer:
4 Service 5
ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displa yed. #
Toexitth e displa y:press the back button
on the left-hand side of thesteering wheel. Bear in mind
thefo llowing related topic:
R Operating the on-board computer
(/ page 250). Information on
regular main tenance work *
NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh failure to
obser veservice due dates Maintenance
workwhich is not car ried out at
th eright time or incomple tely can le adto
inc reased wear and damage totheve hicle. #
Adhere tothe prescribed service inter‐
va ls. #
Alw ays ha vethe prescribed mainte‐
nance workcar ried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. *
NO
TEIrre parable damage tothe high-
vo ltage battery due tomaintenance work
not being car ried out The high-voltage battery is subject
towe ar.
Main tenance workwhich is not car ried out in time can lead
toirre parable damage tothe
high-voltage batter y. #
Alw ays obser vethewa rning messages
about the high-voltage battery and
immediately consult a qualified special‐
ist workshop. #
Have the necessary maintenance work
on the high-voltage battery car ried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. Note
s on special service requ irements The prescribed service inter
val is based on nor‐
mal operation of theve hicle. Maintenance work
will need tobe per form ed more of tenth an
specified if theve hicle is operated under ardu‐
ous conditions or increased loads. This is the
case for frequent operation in mountainous ter‐
ra in or on poor road sur faces, forex ample.
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter changed more frequent ly. The
tyres must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐ Maintenance and care
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th
er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The ASS YST PLUS service inter val display is only
an aid. The driver of theve hicle bears responsi‐
bility as rega rdsto whe ther maintenance work
needs tobe per form ed more of tenth an speci‐
fi ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads. Batte
rydisconnection periods The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display can
calculate the service due date only when the
battery is connec ted. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page 299). Engine compartment
Opening and closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonn et
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonn etifth ere
is a person in the bonn et's range of
mo vement. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue todrive
sy stem overheating
If yo u open the bonn etintheeve nt of an
ove rheated drive sy stem or fire inthe engine
compartment, thefo llowing situations may
occur:
R You may come into contact with hot
ga ses.
R You may come into contact with other
escaping hot operating fluids. #
Intheeve nt of overheating or a fire in
th e engine compartment, keep the bon‐
net closed and call thefire service. #
Allow theove rheated drive sy stem to
cool down if the engine must be
opened. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Components in the engine compartment can
continue torun or start unexpectedly even
when the drive sy stem is switched off. 300
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Obser
vethefo llowing if the bonn etmust be
opened: #
Switch off the drive sy stem. #
Neverto uch the danger zone sur round‐
ing moving co mponent parts, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n. #
Remo vejewe llery and watches. #
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponents in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may be very hot, e.g. drive sy stem and
cooler. #
Allow the drive sy stem tocool down
and touch on lythe components descri‐
bed belo w. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windscreen wipers when the bonn etis
open
If th e windscreen wipers start moving when
th e bonn etis open, you could be trapped by
th e wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and the drive sy stem firs t if you
need toopen the bonn et. Opening
the bonnet #
Torelease the bonn et, pull on handle 1. Maintenance and care
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