2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV Owners Manual

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6 Re stra int sy stem warning
lamp *T
he redre stra int sy stem warning lamp is lit while the drive sy stem is running.
The restra int sy stem is malfunctioning (/ page 35). &
DANG ER Risk of death due tothere stra int sy stem malfunctioning
Components in there stra int sy stem may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident. In
th eeve nt of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical sy stem may not be deactivated as intended.
Yo u may recei vean electric shock if youto uch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical
sy stem. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
After an accident, switch off the ignition immediatel y. #
Drive on carefully. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Seat belt warning lamp
fl ashes *T
he red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermit tent wa rning tone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened his/her seat belt while theve hicle is in motion. #
Fasten your seat belt (/ page 38).
There are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat. 406
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ü Seat belt warning lamp
lights up *T
he red seat belt warning lamp lights up once the drive sy stem has star ted.
In addition, an intermittent warning tone may sound.
The red seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger tofast entheir seat belts. #
Fasten your seat belt (/ page 38).
If yo u ha veplaced objects on the front passenger seat, there d seat belt warning lamp may remain lit. Drive sy
stem Wa
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_ Re duced warning lamp
po wer *T
heyellow reduced-po werwa rning lamp is on.
Drive sy stem po wer output is reduced. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
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Sy stem er rorwa rning lamp *T
he red sy stem er rorwa rning lamp is lit while theve hicle is in a state of operational readiness õ.
There is a malfunction in the drive sy stem. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
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# Elect rical fault warning
lamp *T
hered elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault with the electrics. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Ve
hicle Wa
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Ù Po we rst eering warning
lamp (red) *T
he red po werst eering warning lamp is lit while the drive sy stem is running.
The po wer assi stance or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.408
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ï Tr ailer tow hit chwarning
lamp *T
hered trailer hitch warning lamp is lit.
The trailer hitch is not operational or is swivelling. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
The trailer may become de tach ed. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement and do not re-couple the trailer until thewa rning/indicator lamp goes out. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e trailer hitch is swivelling: #
Wait until the ball neck has reached the operational position. Display messages and
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Brakes
Wa
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! Elect ric pa rking brake indi‐
cator lamp (red)
!
The elect ric pa rking brake
(yellow) indicator lamp *T
he red elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit.
The yellow elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp also lights up in theev ent of a malfunction. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
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Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) *T
he yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the drive sy stem is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and drive on carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, obse rve it. 41 0
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Wa
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) *T
he red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the drive sy stem is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in emergency braking situations. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Do not top up the brake fluid. Driving sy
stems Wa
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L Wa rning lamp for dis tance
wa rning function *T
he red dis tancewarning lamp lights up while theve hicle is in motion.
The dis tance totheve hicle in front is too small forth e speed selected.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obs tacle at too high a speed. #
Be prepared tobrake immediatel y. #
Increase the dis tance.
Fu nction of Active Brake Assi st (/ page 209). 412
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Driving saf
ety sy stems Wa
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! ABS warning lamp *T
he yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the drive sy stem is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking dis tance may increase. In addi‐
tion, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. ÷
ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes *
The yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
One or more wheels ha vereached their grip limit (/ page190). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions. Display messages and
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