2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV display

j
Park position
k Reversege ar
i Neut ral
h Drive position
En gaging reve rsege ar R #
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver upwards past thefirst
point of resis tance. En
gaging neutral N #
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT le ver up or down tothefirst
point of resis tance.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow youto mo vetheve hicle freel y,e.g. topush
it or tow it away.
If yo uwa ntthe transmission toremain in
neutral N even if the ignition is switched off: #
start theve hicle. #
depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i. #
release the brake pedal. #
switch the ignition off.
% ifyo uth en exitth eve hicle leaving theke y in
th eve hicle, the transmission remains in neu‐
tral i.
Engaging park position P #
Obser vethe no tes on parking theve hicle
(/ page 181). #
Depress the brake pedal until theve hicle
comes toast andstill. #
When theve hicle is stationar y,press button
j.
Pa rk position is only engaged when the
transmission position display jis shown in
th e driver displa y.If no transmission position
display jappears, secure theve hicle to
pr eve nt it from rolling away.
Pa rk position jis engaged automatically if one
of thefo llowing conditions is me t:
R You swit ch theve hicle off with the transmis‐
sion in position hork.
R You open the driver's door when theve hicle
is at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission is in position h
or k.
% Tomanoeuvre with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position hork
again.
% Ifyo u ha veengaged park position jor
switched off the drive sy stem and no trans‐
mission position display is displa yed, secure
th eve hicle from rolling away ( /page 186). 16 2
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Combo 1
vehicle soc ket
1 Status display
2 Charging process indicator lamp
3 Locking status indicator lamp Combo 2
vehicle soc ket
1 Status display
2 Charging process indicator lamp
3 Locking status indicator lamp
St atus display 1flashes or lights up as with
indicator lamps 2and 3. Overview of
the locking status Lock
ingsta‐
tus 3 3 Displa
yM eaning
% Lights up
whiteVe
hicle
soc ket
unlo cked,
insert or
re mo ve
ch arging
cable
% Flashes whit
eMalfunction
during lock‐
ing or unlo ck‐
ing Driving and parking
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Combo 2
vehicle soc ket #
Press there ar centre of soc ketflap 1 and
fo ld open the soc ketflap.
The % indicator lamp 2and status dis‐
play 3light up white.
% When the drive sy stem is star ted (the õ
display is lit in the multifunction display),
soc ketflap 1 cannot be opened. #
Press cat ch7 tothe left and fold up soc ket
co ver5.
% Only connection 8isrequ ired forthe
ch arging cable connec tor.Open only the
upper part of soc ket co ver5. #
Tocharge at a mains soc ket, insert the mains
plug into the mains soc ket of theex tern al
po we r source tothestop and set the maxi‐
mum charging cur rent if requ ired
(/ page 168). #
Insert thech arging cable connec tor into vehi‐
cle soc ket connection 8tothestop. If the
wa llbox/ charging station is not equipped
with a charging cable, insert the plug of the
ve hicle's charging cable into thewa llbox/
ch arging station soc ketto thestop.
Make sure that thech arging cable is not taut
when inser ted.
The # indicator lamp 4and status dis‐
play 3flash orange and, as soon as the
high-voltage battery is charge d, green.
% When thech arging sequence forth e ambient
lighting is activated, the ambient lighting
lights up for appro ximately 30 seconds as with
the# indicator lamp 4
(/ page 130).
If th ech arging cable is connec tedto theve hicle,
th e drive sy stem cann otbe star ted and theve hi‐
cle cannot be mo ved.
At thest art of thech arging process, thech arge
le ve l display is shown in the instrument clus ter
with a charging prediction. The charging predic‐
tion either refers to the predicted charge leve l at
th e set departure time, or the time at which the
high-voltage battery will be fully charge d.
% When the ignition is switched on, a lightning
symbol appears next tothech arge leve l dis‐
play in the instrument clus ter during the
ch arging process.
% Depending on thete mp erature, thefa n and
battery cooling sy stem may audibly switch
on during thech arging process.
% Ifth eve hicle is idle for lengt hyperiods and
connec tedto the mains suppl y,the high-volt‐
age battery will be rech arge d automatically
as needed or when elect rical consumers are
acti vated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control). 174
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Combo 2
vehicle soc ket #
Press there ar centre of soc ketflap 1 and
fo ld open the soc ketflap.
The % indicator lamp 2and status dis‐
play 3light up white.
% When the drive sy stem is star ted (the õ
display is lit in the multifunction display),
soc ketflap 1 cannot be opened. #
Press cat ch7 tothe left and fold up soc ket
co ver5.
% The CCS charging cable connec torre qu ires
connections 6and 8. Therefore, it is nec‐
essary toopen bo thparts of soc ket co ver
5 . #
Insert the CCS charging cable connec tor into
th eve hicle soc ketto thestop.
Make sure that thech arging cable is not taut
when inser ted.
The # indicator lamp 4and status dis‐
play 3flash orange and, as soon as the
high-voltage battery is charge d, green.
% When thech arging sequence forth e ambient
lighting is activated, the ambient lighting
lights up for appro ximately 30 seconds as
with the# indicator lamp 4
(/ page 130).
If th ech arging cable is connec tedto theve hicle,
th e drive sy stem cann otbe star ted and theve hi‐
cle cannot be mo ved.
At thest art of thech arging process, thech arge
le ve l display is shown in the instrument clus terwith a
charging prediction. The charging predic‐
tion either refers to the predicted charge leve l at
th e set departure time, or the time at which the
high-voltage battery will be fully charge d.
% When the ignition is switched on, a lightning
symbol appears next tothech arge leve l dis‐
play in the instrument clus ter during the
ch arging process.
% Depending on thete mp erature, thefa n and
battery cooling sy stem may audibly switch
on during thech arging process.
% Ifth eve hicle is idle for lengt hyperiods and
connec tedto the mains suppl y,the high-volt‐
age battery will be rech arge d automatically
as needed or when elect rical consumers are
acti vated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control). Ending
the direct cur rent charging process
(mode 4) Re
quirements:
R The dis tance between theke y and theve hicle
does not exceed 1 m. 17 8
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%
Ifyo u cannot remo vethech arging cable con‐
nec tor,unlo cktheve hicle and repeat the
procedure. If thech arging cable connec tor is
st ill loc ked, con tact a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. #
Close the soc ket co ver and the soc ketflap. #
Remo vethech arging cable connec tor from
th e mains soc ket, or from the soc ket on the
wa llbox/ charging station, and stow theve hi‐
cle charging cable safely in theve hicle.
% Afterth ech arging cable connec tor has been
disconnected, the left % indicator lamp
1 ontheve hicle soc ketre mains lit for
some time before switching off. Fu
nction of thech arge leve l display in the
mu ltifunction display 1
Current charge level
2 Time at which comple tely ch arged
When theve hicle is connected tothe mains sup‐
ply and the ignition is switched off, the multi‐
function display sho ws thech arge leve l display
fo r appro ximately two minutes.
% The values displa yedva ry depending on the
setting of thech arging process. The set
departure time may also be displa yed, for
ex ample. Configuring
thech arging settings Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
EQ 5
Charging options
Setting the departu retime
The set depa rture times are used forth eve hi‐
cle's pre-entry climate control and for predic‐
tions rega rding the appr oximate state of charge
and range at the time selected. The charging
process alw aysst arts immediatel y,irre spective
of the next departure time. #
Select Departure time.
The following charging times can be selec ted:
R Off (no departure time)
R Once
R Week profile #
Select a setting.
Setting a single depa rture time #
Select Departure time . #
Select Edit single time . #
Set a depa rture time. 18 0
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Setting
thewe ek profile #
Select Departure time. #
Select Edit week profile. #
Add new time #
Set the desired departure times, e.g. every
day at 8 am. #
Select a.
Setting the maximum charging cur rent #
Select Maximum charge current. #
Select Maximum, 8 ampsor6 amps .
When the high-voltage battery is charge d, the
ch arging cur rent is limited tothe selected
amperage.
% The value of the maximum charging cur rent
depends on thefixe dva lue charging cable
which was pr ovided.
Setting the maximum charge level #
Select Maximum charge state .#
Set the desired percentage.
The high-voltage battery is charge d up tothe
set percentage as a maximum. %
The percenta gecan be set in increments of
10 %.
A maximum charge leve l of 80% is recom‐
mended. Higher maximum charge leve ls can
diminish the long evity of the high-voltage
battery (/ page163).
% As soon as the full charge leve l is reached, a
notification is shown in the media display
th at thech arging process is comple ted and
th e journey may be continued. Pa
rking Pa
rking theve hicle &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
caused byan insuf ficiently secu redve hi‐
cle rolling away
If th eve hicle is not securely par ked suf fi‐
ciently, it can rollaw ay in an uncont rolled
wa yev en at a slight downhill gradient. #
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
front wheels so that theve hicle rolls
to wa rdsth eke rb if it starts moving. #
apply the parking brake. #
Switch the transmission toposition j. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in pa rticular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf‐
fi c.
R ope rate ve hicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. Driving and parking
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ESP
®
is deacti vated if theå ESP®
OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
clus ter:
R Driving stability will no lon ger be impr oved.
R Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of
th eve hicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
R The drive wheels could spin.
R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
% When ESP ®
is deactivated, you are still assis‐
te dby ESP ®
when braking.
If th e÷ ESP®
wa rning lamp flashes in the
instrument clus ter,one or se veral wheels has
re ached its grip limit:
R Adapt your driving style to suit the cur rent
ro ad and weather conditions.
R Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
R Onlydepress the accelera tor pedal as far as
is necessary when pulling away. Deactivate ESP
®
in thefo llowing situations to
impr ove traction:
R When using snow chains.
R In deep sn ow.
R On sand or gr avel.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If th e÷ ESP®
wa rning lamp lights up continu‐
ousl y,ESP ®
is not available due toa malfunction.
Obse rveth efo llowing information:
R Indicator and warning lamps (/ page 404)
R Display messages (/ page 355)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sy stem)
ETS/4E TStraction control is pa rtof ESP ®
and
makes it possible topull away and accelerate on
a slippe rycar riag ewa y.
ETS/4ETS can impr ovetheve hicle's traction by
inter vening in thefo llowing ways:
R The drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin. R
More drive torque is transferred tothe wheel
or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive prog rams on ESP ®
The drive programs enable ESP ®
to adapt todif‐
fe re nt we ather and road conditions as well as
th e driver's prefer red driving style. Depending on
th e selected drive prog ram, the appropriate
ESP ®
mode will be activated. You can select the
drive programs using theDY NA MIC SELECT
switch (/ page160). Fu
nction of ESP ®
Crosswind Assist ESP
®
Crosswind Assist de tects sudden gu sts of
side wind and helps the driver tokeep theve hi‐
cle in the lane:
R ESP ®
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds abo veappr ox. 80 km/h when driving
st ra ight ahead or cornering slightly.
R The vehicle is stabilised bymeans of individ‐
ual brake application on one side. Driving and parking
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Fu
nction of ESP ®
trailer stabilisation &
WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot pr event lu rching of
th eve hicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high centre of gr avity may tip over before
ESP ®
de tects this. #
Alw ays adapt your driving style to suit
th e cur rent road and weather condi‐
tions. When driving with a trailer, ESP
®
can stabilise
yo ur vehicle if the trailer begins toswer vefrom
side toside:
R ESP ®
trailer stabilisation is active abo ve
speeds of 65 km/h.
R Slight swerving is reduced bymeans of a tar‐
ge ted, individual brake application on one
side. R
Intheeve nt of se vere swerving, the drive
sy stem output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation may be impaired or
may not function if:
R The trailer is not connec ted cor rectly or is
not de tected prope rly by theve hicle. Ac
tivating/deactivating ESP ®
(Electronic Sta‐
bility Prog ram) Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access
% ESP®
can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP ®
can otherwise be found in theAssistance
menu. #
Select ESP. #
Select Onorå Off. ESP
®
is deactivated if theå ESP®
OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
clus ter.
Obser vethe information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument clus ter. Fu
nction of EBD Elect
ronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterised bythefo llowing:
R Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on there ar wheels.
R Impr oved driving stability when braking,
especially on bends. Fu
nction of STEER CONT ROL ST
EER CONTROL assi stsyo uby transmitting a
noticeable steering forc eto thesteering wheel in
th e direction requiredforve hicle stabilisation. 19 2
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