2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV steering

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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
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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
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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If ESP ®
cann otbe activated, ESP ®
is malfunctioning. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Obser vethe no tes on deactivating ESP ®
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re pressure moni tor Wa
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h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp
fl ashes *The
yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for appro ximately one minu te
and then remains lit.
The tyre pressu remonitor is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem cann otissue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up *T
he yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 416
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Ac
tive Steering Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 208
Ac tive Emergency Stop Assis t............... 208
Fu nction................................................ 206
Sy stem limits.........................................2 06
Ad aptive brake lights ................................ 194
Ad aptive cruise control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Fu nction................................................ 127
Switching on/of f................................... 12 8
Ad ditional door lo ck.................................... 73
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS
Air conditioning menu Calling up..............................................1 40
Air distribution Setting................................................... 13 9
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)........ 141
Air freshener sy stem
see Fragrance sy stem
Air inlet see Air-water duct Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Ad justing (front).................................... 14 6
Ad justing (rear)...................................... 14 6
Air vents
see Air vents
Ai r-conditioning sy stem
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode.............................. .141
Air-water duct Keeping free.......................................... 304
Airbag Activation................................................ 35
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger)...... 40
Ins tallation locations.............................. .40
Knee airbag............................................ .40
Overview................................................. 40
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp....... 45
Pr otection................................................ 41
Re duced pr otection.................................43
Side airba g.............................................. 40
Wi ndow airba g......................................... 40 Ai
rflow
Setting................................................... 13 9
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
All-wheel distribution Function................................................ 16 3
All-wheel drive Function................................................ 16 3
Ambient lighting Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)....... 13 0
Android Auto
see Smartphone integration
Animals Pets in theve hicle................................... 68
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft pr otection
Ad ditional door loc k................................ 73
Immobiliser............................................. 89
Anti-theft pr otection
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem) 41 8
Index

No
tes..................................................... 317
Re placing.............................................. 320
St arting assis tance................................ 320
Battery charged
see High-voltage on-board electrical sy stem
Belt see Seat belt
Bicycle rack
Load capacity........................................ 354
Tr ailer operation.................................... 24 4
Blind Spot Assi st
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 220
Fu nction................................................. 218
Sy stem limitations................................. 218
Blo wer
see Climate control
Boot lid see Tailgate
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes....................................................3 49Brake
forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion).......................................................1 92
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem).............1 89
Ac tive Brake Assi st................................ 209
Ad aptive brake lights............................. 194
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem).................... 189
Driving tips............................................ 15 3
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion).......................................................1 92
HOLD function....................................... 19 3
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads).................................................... 15 3
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs...................................................... 15 3
Re cuperation........................................ .149
Ru nning-in no tes.................................... 15 3
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions................ 14
To w- starting......................................... .324
To wing away.......................................... 321
Tr ansporting theve hicle........................ 322 Wheel
chang e....................................... .337
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Buttons Steering wheel...................................... 250 C
Calls Mercedes me........................................ 279
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care)......................................... 304
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings.................. .273
Care 360° camera........................................ .307
Air-water duct........................................ 304
Au tomatic car wash...............................3 04420
Index

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

Ac
tive Lane Keeping Assist inopera‐
tive........................................................ 393
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable due tomultiple emer‐
ge ncy stops...........................................3 89
Ac tive Steering Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual ...........389
Ac tive Steering Assist inoperative ......... 389
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus Cam‐
era view restricted See Owner's
Manual................................................. .363
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 363
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative.................................................. .363
Apply brake todeselect Park (P)
position................................................. 378
App lybrake toselect D or R..................3 79
Apply brake toselect R.......................... 379Beginning eme
rgency stop.................... 390
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 391
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ................. 392
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual .....3 92
Cha rging fault Please change charg‐
ing me thod See Owner's Manual........... 369
Charging me thod cur rently una vaila‐
ble Please try again or change charg‐
ing me thod............................................ 369
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 385
Cruise contro l and Limiter inope rative.. 386
Cruise control inope rative..................... 386
Cruise control off.................................. 386
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual....................................3 57
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual....................................3 58Hazard
warning lamps malfunctioning.. .364
High-voltage battery maintenance
requ ired ur gently. No start in appr ox.
XXX km (red display message) ..............373
High-voltage battery maintenance
requ ired ur gently. No start in appr ox.
XXX km (yellow display message) .........373
High-voltage battery maintenance
requ ired ur gently. Without engine
re start, consult workshop ......................3 73
Limiter inoperative................................ 387
Limiter passive ...................................... 387
Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te d See Owner's Manual....................... 400
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................... 379
Not possible tounlo ck ch arging
cable See Owner's Manual .................... 368
On lyselect Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary.............................................. 378426
Index

Drive position
Engaging................................................1 63
Drive prog ram display ............................... 16 0
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Drive sy stem
Manual swit ch-off.................................. 147
St arting (eme rgency operation mode).. .152
St arting (s tart/s top button).................. 15 2
Switching off (s tart/s top button)...........1 81
Driver's seat see Seat
Driving abroad Light adjustment (low beam ).................12 3
Driving saf ety sy stem
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem).............1 89
Ac tive Brake Assi st................................ 209
Ad aptive brake lights............................. 194
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem).................... 189
Cameras............................................... .187
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion).......................................................1 92
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist.......................... 191
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation...................... .192 Overview..............................................
.188
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s................ 187
Re sponsibility........................................1 87
ST EER CONTROL................................... 19 2
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
see Active Emergency Stop Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Parking Assist
see Active Speed Limit Assi st
see Active Steering Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST
see Blind Spot Assist
see Cr awler mode
see Cruise control
see Driving saf ety sy stem
see HOLD function
see Limiter
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
see Speed Limit Assist
see Traf fic Sign Assi st Driving tips
Driving abroad (low beam light
adjustment).......................................... .123
Gene ral driving tips.............................. .153
Ru nning-in no tes.................................... 15 3
Dr ows iness de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Dynamic handling control sy stem
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
DY NA MIC SELECT
Configuri ng drive program I................... 16 0
Displ aying vehicle dat a.......................... 161
Drive prog ram displa y............................ 16 0
Drive prog rams...................................... 157
Fu nction................................................ 157
Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch)....1 60
Selecting the drive prog ram.................. 16 0 E
Easy entry feature
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 103
Easy exitfeature
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 103428
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