2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV ignition

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Switch the ignition off.
The electric parking brake will be applied automaticall y.
If yo u do not wantthe electric parking brake tobe applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when theve hicle is
being towe d, lea vethe ignition switched on. This does not include having theve hicle towe d with there ar axle
ra ised.
If th e electric parking brake is not applied automatically: #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page186).
If it is still not possible toapply the electric parking brake: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Where necessar y,also secure the par kedve hicle against rolling away.
To release: #
Ifth e conditions for auto matic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automaticall y,
re lease the electric parking brake manually (/ page186).
If it is still not possible torelease the electric parking brake: #
Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 383

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MSolutions
! Release parking brake *
The red! indicator lamp is flashing.
The electric parking brake is applied while you are driving:
R A condition for auto matic release of the electric parking brake has not been fulfilled (/ page186).
R You are per form ing emer gency braking using the electric parking brake (/ page186). #
Che ckthe conditions for auto matic release of the electric parking brake. #
Release the electric parking brake manually.
!
Turn on the ignition to
release the parking brake *
The red! indicator lamp is lit.
Yo u ha veattem ptedto release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. #
Switch on the ignition.
J Check brake fluid level *T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
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. 384
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
ð Maximum speed exceeded *Y
ou ha veexceeded the maximum permissible speed (for cer tain countries only). #
Drive more slowl y.
Speed limit (winter tyres)
XXX km/h *Y
ou ha vereached the maximum permissible stored speed for winter tyres. It is not possible toexceed this speed.
Active Steering Assist cur-
rently unavailable See Own-
er's Manual *A
ctive Steering Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limits (/ page 206).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the sy stem will become available again. #
Drive on. #
If necessar y,clean the windscreen in the camera's field of vision. #
Check the tyre pressure if necessar y.
Active Steering Assist inop-
erative *A
ctive Steering Assist is malfunctioning. Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC remains available. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Steering Assist cur-
rently unavailable due to
multiple emergency stops *A
ctive Steering Assist is temp orarily una vailable due tomultiple emergency stops. #
Take ove rth esteering and stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Swit chthe ignition off and switch it back on.
Ac tive Steering Assist is available once more. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 389

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MSolutions
Reduce speed *A
t least one tyre is overheating. The af fected tyres are displ ayed in red. At temp eratures close tothe limit value,
th e tyres are displa yed in yello w. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thove rheated tyres
Overheated tyres can bur st. #
Reduce speed so that the tyres cool down. Wa
rning and indicator lamps Overview of indicator and
warning lamps Some sy
stems will per form a self-test when the
ignition is switched on. Some indicator and
wa rning lamps may briefly light up or flash. This
behaviour is non-critical. These indicator and
wa rning lamps indicate a malfunction only if they
light up or flash af terth e drive sy stem has been
st ar ted or during a journe y. Instrument display
Depending on
the display setting, the positions
of the indicator lamps on the instrument display
may dif fer from theex ample shown. Indicator and
warning lamps:
6 Re
stra int sy stem (/ page 406)
ü Seat belt (/
page 406)
_ Reduced po wer (/ page 407)
Ú Sy
stem er ror (/ page 407)
# Electrical
fault (/ page 407)
ï Trailer hit ch (/page 408)
Ù Powe rst eering (/ page 408)
! Elect
ric pa rking brake (red)
(/ page 410)
! Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( / page 410) 404
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Occupant saf
ety Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
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.
ü
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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ð
Maximum speed exceeded ........... 389
ç Off................................................3 88
ë Off................................................ 385
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P......................... 374
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual .................................................. 381
& Pre-entry climate control (via
ke y) available again af ter engine start ...3 65
& Pre-entry clima tecontrol (via
ke y) inoperati veHV-battery low............ 365
_ Rear left seat backrest not
loc ked (Example)................................... 378
h Rectify tyre pressure.................... 402
! Release parking brake .................. 384
Á Replace key.................................. 359
Ý Reser veleve l Char gehigh-volt‐
age battery............................................ 371
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop........................................ 356 Ù
Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual...... 376
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual ..........376
Û Stop immediately Drive will be
deactivated Char gehigh-volt. battery.... 370
d Stop Switch engine off.................3 72
ç suspended.................................... 387
: Switch off lights ........................... 362
: Switch on headlamps ................... 362
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual.................................................. 367
¥ Top up washer fluid ...................... 378
v Towing not permit ted See Own‐
er's Manual........................................... 366
ï Trailer coupling in motion .............374
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake..................................3 84
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting....................... 374h
Warning tyre defect..................... .402
h Wheel sensor(s) missing............... 401
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........392
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ...... 392
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual .................................................. 392
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ........ 398
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual............................. 399
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stavailable again ...3 88
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........388
Ac tive Dis tance Assi stinope rative ........ 388
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist Camera
view restricted See Owner's Manual..... 393
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........393 Index
425

Seats suitable
for attaching..................... 57
Identification pla te
Engine................................................... 346
Ve hicle..................................................3 46
Ignition Switching on (S tart/S top button).......... 151
Ignition key
see Key
Immedia tepre-entry climate control ......14 5
Immobiliser .................................................. 89
Implied warranty
Ve hicle.................................................... 29
In-Car Of fice
Fe atures................................................ 283
Indicator lamp see Warning/indicator lamp
Individual drive prog ram
Con figuring............................................ 16 0
Selecting............................................... 16 0
Inspection see AS SYST PLUS Instrument clus
ter
Fu nction/no tes............................. 248, 24 9
Instrument display Function/no tes..................................... 24 9
Instrument clus ter..................................... 8
Wa rning/indicator lamps...................... 404
Instrument display and on-boa rd
compu ter
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 24 8
Intelligent Light Sy stem
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 127
Ac tive headla mps.................................. 12 6
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus............ .127
City lighting.......................................... .127
Corne ring light....................................... 12 6
Mo torw ay mode..................................... 12 6
Overview............................................... 12 5
Interior lighting Adjusting............................................... 12 9
Ambient lighting.................................... 13 0
Re ading lam p......................................... 12 9
Switch-off del aytime............................. 131
Interior pr otection
Fu nction.................................................. 91Priming/deactivating.............................. 92
Internet radio
see TuneIn
Ionisation Activating/deactivating (MBUX mul‐
timedia sy stem).....................................1 41
iPhone ®
see Smartphone integ ration
ISOFIX child seat anchor
Seats suitable for attaching..................... 56
ISOFIX child seat securing sy stem
Fitting..................................................... .58 J
Jack Declaration of conformity........................ 25
Storage location.................................... 336
Jump-start connection.............................. 320 K
Key Acoustic locking verification signal.......... 71
Battery.................................................... 72432
Index

Service inter
val display
see AS SYST PLUS
Setting a speed see Cruise control
Setting the map scale
see Map
Side airbag................................................... 40
Side impact pr otection............................. 231
Side windo ws
Au tomatic function.................................. 84
Child saf ety lock in there ar.................... .68
Closing using theke y.............................. 85
Co nvenience closing............................... 85
Con venience opening.............................. 85
Opening wi th theke y.............................. .85
Opening/closing..................................... 83
Problem...................................................85
Ra in-closing feature................................ .84
Ro ller sunblin d........................................ 89
Sliding sun roof
Au tomatic features................................. .88
Closin g................................................... .86
Closing using theke y.............................. 85
Opening................................................... 86 Opening wi
th theke y.............................. .85
Problem................................................... 88
Ra in-closing feature................................ .88
Smartphone see Smartphone integration
see Telephone
Sma rtphone integ ration
Overview............................................... 285
Snow chains.............................................. 328
Soc ket (12 V)
Boot/luggage compa rtment.................. 11 8
Fr ont centre console.............................. 11 8
Soc ket (230 V)
Re ar...................................................... .119
Software update System updates.....................................2 64
Sound PRE-SAFE ®
Sound................................... 48
Wheels and tyres...................................3 28
Sound menu Functions overview................................ 297
Spare wheel see Emer gency spa rewheel Specialist
workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Specific absor ption rate ............................. 22
Speed Limit Assi st
Fu nction/no tes...................................... 214
Setting................................................... 215
Sy stem limitations................................. 214
Speed limit for winter tyres
Setting................................................... 19 9
St anding lights.......................................... 12 3
St art/s top button
Pa rking theve hicle................................1 81
St arting theve hicle...............................1 52
Switching on the po wer supply or
ignition................................................... 151
St arting
see Vehicle
St arting assi stance
see Jump -sta rt connection
St arting-o ffaid
see Hill Start Assist
ST EER CONT ROL
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 19 2 Index
441