2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV tow

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Do not place any objects ab ovethe
lo we r edge of the side windo wsor on
th e load compartment co ver. The load compartment co
ver is attached behind
th e seat backrest of there ar ben chseat. #
Toextend: pull load compartment co ver1
back bygrab handle 2and clip it into the
holders on the left and right. #
Toretract: unhook load compa rtment co ver
1 from the holders on the left and right and
guide it forw ards bygrab handle 2until it is
fully retracted. In
stalling and removing the load co mpart‐
ment co ver
Re quirements:
R The load compartment co ver is retracted.
Re moving the load co mpartment co ver #
Press in the end cap of the load compart‐
ment co ver1 ontheright- or left-hand side. #
Push the load compartment co ver1 into
th ere cess 2onthe opposite side. #
Take the load compartment co ver1 out by
pulling it upwards. Fi
tting the load co mpartment co ver #
Place the load compartment co ver1 inthe
re cess 2onthe left- or right-hand side. #
Press in the end cap of the load compart‐
ment co ver1 onthe opposite side and
insert the load compartment co ver1 into
th eot her recess 2. #
Slide the end cap outwards. At
taching/rem oving the pa rtitioning net &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cann otsecure or
re stra in heavy objects, items of luggage or
heavy loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load, par‐
ticular lyin theev ent of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Secure objects, luggage or loads
against slipping or tipping over,e.g. by 11 2
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using lashing material,
even if you are
using the partitioning net. Fo
r saf etyre asons, alw ays use a partitioning net
when transporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulfil
th eir pr otective functions. Replace damaged par‐
titioning nets. Visit a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
At taching Pa
rtitioning net without load compartment enlar ge‐
ment (e xamp le) #
Extend and unfold the partitioning net.
The joints on theto p and bottom guide rods
will audibly engage. #
Attach guide rod1 toholders 2onthe
ro of lining. #
Engage hooks 3in tie-down eyes 4 onthe
left and right. #
Pull on the loose ends of the lashing stra ps
until the partitioning net is tight. #
After driving a short dis tance, check thete n‐
sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if
necessa ry.
Re moving Seats and
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#
Pull belt clamp 5upwards until the lashing
st ra ps are loose. #
Remo vehooks 3from tie-down eyes4 on
th e left and right. #
Remo veguide rod1 from holders 2.
St ow ing #
Press there d button on theto p and bottom
guide rods. #
Collapse and roll up the partition net. Overview of
the tie-down eyes Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 106). 1
Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of inju rywhen using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restra in heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage may be
flung
around and hit vehicle occupants. #
Only hang light objects on the bag
hooks. #
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 106).
Subject the bag hooks toa maximum load of
3 kg and do not attach any goods tothem. 11 4
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1
Bag hook Overview of cl
othes hooks on the tailgate Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 106). 1
Clot hes hook
The clo thes hooks are not suitable for hanging
heavy objects as this can cause theta ilgate to
lo we r auto matical ly. Use the clo thes hooks only
fo r light objects such as jac kets. EA
SY-PAC K load-secu ring kit Note
s onthe snap-in module for the load
co mp artment (telescopic rods)
The EAS Y-PA CK load-securing kit allo wsyouto
use your load co mpartment for a variet y of pur‐
poses. The co mponents are located in thestow‐
age space under the load compartment floor. 1
Telescopic rod with mounting elements and
holders Seats and
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Installing a
telescopic rod &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toan open
load compartment floor
If yo u drive with the load compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
ve hicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injur y,particularly in theeve nt of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. #
Alw ays close the load compartment
fl oor before a journe y. #
Open the load compartment floor . #
Attach the holders 1inthe desired position
to the side of the load compartment floor. #
Close the load compartment floor. #
Insert the mounting elements 2into the
holders 1. #
Extend thete lescopic rod3. #
Insert thete lescopic rod3 into the mount‐
ing elements 2. #
Turn both mounting elements 2to&
until youfe el them engage. 11 6
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Locking and unlocking
the load compa rt‐
ment floor #
Turn the emer gency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 2(to lock) or anti-clockwise 1(to
unlock). At
taching a roof luggage rack &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
exc eeding the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as thesteering
and braking characteristics alter.
If yo uexc eed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as steering
and braking, will be greatly impaired. #
Neverexc eed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style. Yo
u will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NO
TEVehicle damage from non-
appr ovedro of luggage racks The
vehicle could be damaged byroof lug‐
ga ge rack sth at ha venot been tested and
appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
Use only roof luggage rack ste sted and
appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when thero of luggage rack
is fitted. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensure that theta ilgate can be fully
opened when thero of luggage rack is
fi tted. #
Position the load on thero of luggage
ra ck in such a wayth at theve hicle will
not sus tain damage even when it is in
motion. Seats and
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NO
TEDama getothe co vers The co
vers may be dama ged and scratched
when being opened. #
Do not use me tallic or hard objects. #
Carefully fold co vers 1 upwards in the
direction of the ar row. #
Secu rethe scr ews of the scr ew-on roof lug‐
ga ge rack tothefast ening points beneath
co vers 1 in compliance with the ins tallation
instructions of thero of luggage rack manu‐
fa cturer. #
Secu rethe load on thero of luggage rack. Soc
kets Using the
12V so cket Re
quirements:
R Only devices up toa maximum of 180 W
(15 A) are permissible.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, theve hicle
has thefo llowing 12V soc kets:
R Inthestow age compartment in the front
cent reconsole
R Inthestow age compartment in the cent re
console of there ar passenger compartment
R Inthe load compartment Example:
12V soc ket in thestow age compartment
in the front cent reconsole #
Fold up soc ket cap 1. #
Inse rtthe plug of the device.
If yo u ha veconnected a device tothe12 V
soc ket, le ave the co ver of thestow age compart‐
ment open. 11 8
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Using
the 230 V soc ket in the rear passenger
comp artment &
DANG ER Risk of fata l injury due todam‐
aged connecting cable or soc ket
Yo u could recei vean electric shock when
pulling the connecting cable or the 230 V
po we r soc ket out of the trim, or if it is dam‐
aged or wet. #
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage. #
When the ignition is switched off, make
sure that the 230 V po wer soc ket is dr y. #
Immedia tely ha ve the 230 V po wer
soc ketch ecked or replaced at a quali‐
fi ed specialised workshop if it is dam‐
aged or has been pulled out of the trim. #
Never plug the connecting cable into a
230 V po wer soc ketth at is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. &
DANG ER Risk of fata l injury due toincor‐
re ct handling of the soc ket
Yo u could recei vean electric shock in partic‐
ular:
R ifyo ure ach into the soc ket.
R ifyo u insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the soc ket. #
Do not reach into the soc ket. #
Only connect suitable devices tothe
soc ket. Ma
kesure that no liquids get into the 230 V
soc ket.
When the 230 V soc ket is not in use, keep the
soc ketflap closed.
Re quirements:
R The device is equipped with a suitable plug
which con form sto thest andards specific to
th e count ryyou are in.
R A device up toa maximum of 150 W (0.65 A)
is used.
R Do not use multiple soc ket outlets. #
Open soc ketflap 3. #
Insert the plug of the device into 230 V
soc ket1.
When the on-board electrical sy stem voltage
is suf ficient, indicator la mp2lights up. Seats and
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