2021 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV Open bonnet

th
er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The ASS YST PLUS service inter val display is only
an aid. The driver of theve hicle bears responsi‐
bility as rega rdsto whe ther maintenance work
needs tobe per form ed more of tenth an speci‐
fi ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads. Batte
rydisconnection periods The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display can
calculate the service due date only when the
battery is connec ted. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page 299). Engine compartment
Opening and closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonn et
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonn etifth ere
is a person in the bonn et's range of
mo vement. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue todrive
sy stem overheating
If yo u open the bonn etintheeve nt of an
ove rheated drive sy stem or fire inthe engine
compartment, thefo llowing situations may
occur:
R You may come into contact with hot
ga ses.
R You may come into contact with other
escaping hot operating fluids. #
Intheeve nt of overheating or a fire in
th e engine compartment, keep the bon‐
net closed and call thefire service. #
Allow theove rheated drive sy stem to
cool down if the engine must be
opened. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Components in the engine compartment can
continue torun or start unexpectedly even
when the drive sy stem is switched off. 300
Maintenance and care

Obser
vethefo llowing if the bonn etmust be
opened: #
Switch off the drive sy stem. #
Neverto uch the danger zone sur round‐
ing moving co mponent parts, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n. #
Remo vejewe llery and watches. #
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponents in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may be very hot, e.g. drive sy stem and
cooler. #
Allow the drive sy stem tocool down
and touch on lythe components descri‐
bed belo w. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windscreen wipers when the bonn etis
open
If th e windscreen wipers start moving when
th e bonn etis open, you could be trapped by
th e wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and the drive sy stem firs t if you
need toopen the bonn et. Opening
the bonnet #
Torelease the bonn et, pull on handle 1. Maintenance and care
301

#
Push handle 1ofthe bonn etcatch up wards
and lift the bonn etuntil it opens automati‐
call y.
Closing the bonnet #
Lowe rth e bonn etto a height of around
20 cm and then allow it tofall, applying a lit‐
tle forc e as you let it go. #
Ifth e bonn etcan still be lif ted slightl y,open
th e bonn etagain and close it with a little
more forc e until it engages cor rectly. Che
cking the coolant le vel &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponents in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may be very hot, e.g. drive sy stem and
cooler. #
Allow the drive sy stem tocool down
and touch on lythe components descri‐
bed belo w. &
WARNING Risk of scalding from hot
coolant
If yo u open the cap when the drive sy stem is
at normal operating temp erature, you could
be scalded. #
Let the drive sy stem cool down before
opening the cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
gl ove s and saf etygl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pres‐
sure. #
Park theve hicle on a le vel sur face. 302
Maintenance and care

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. C
*A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
? *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
A *T
hetailgate is open. #
Close theta ilgate. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 377

EAS
Y-PA CK load-securing kit
Ins talling/ removing thete lescopic rod.. 11 6
No tes..................................................... 11 5
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion)
Function/no tes..................................... 19 2
ECO Assist Function................................................ 15 5
ECO display Function................................................ 15 5
Electric mode Notes..................................................... 147
Electric pa rking brake
Applying automaticall y.......................... 185
App lying/ releasing manuall y................. 186
Emergency braking................................ 186
Re leasing automaticall y......................... 186
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility Declaration of conformity........................ 22
Electronic Stability Prog ram
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) Emer
gency
Fire extinguisher.................................... 312
Fir st-aid kit (so ftsided).......................... 312
Overview of the help functions................ 14
Re moving thewa rning triangle.............. .311
Saf etyve st............................................. 311
Setting up thewa rning triangle............. .311
Emer gency braking ................................... 186
Emer gency braking
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Emer gency call
see Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
Emer gency key
Inserting/removing................................. 72
Locking/unlocking the doors.................. 77
Un locking theta ilgate............................ .82
Emer gency operation mode
St arting theve hicle...............................1 52
Emer gency shutoff
see High-voltage on-board electrical sy stem
Emer gency spare wheel
No tes....................................................3 42
Emer gency start (drive sy stem)............... 324 Energy
flow displ ay
Displ aying.............................................. 14 9
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 14 9
Engine Engine number..................................... .346
St arting assis tance................................ 320
Engine see Drive sy stem
Engine bonnet Opening/closing................................... 300
Engine electronics Notes....................................................3 44
Engine number .......................................... 346
ERA-GLONASS test mode
St arting/ending.................................... 289
Er ro r message
see Displ aymessa ge
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assis t.................................. .191
Tr ailer stabilisation................................ 19 2 Index
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