2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV Owners Manual

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WARNING Risk of injur y through exceed-
ing the speciNed tyre load-bearing capa-
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the load-bearing capacity of the
tyr
es can lead to tyre damage and could cause
the tyres to explode. 
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
appr

oved for your vehicle model. 
Observe the tyre load-bearing capacity
r

ating and speed rating required for your
vehicle. *
NOTE V
ehicle and tyre damage caused by
non-approved tyre types and sizes For safety reasons, only use tyres, wheels and
accessor

ies which have been specially
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
These tyres are specially adapted to the active
safety systems, such as ABS, ESP n
and
4MATIC, and marked as follows:
= MO = Mercedes-Benz Original =
MOE = Mer
cedes-Benz Original Extended
(run-Oat tyres only for certain wheels)
= MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Otherwise, certain properties, such as han-
dling characteristics, vehicle noise emissions,
consumption, etc. could be adversely aMec-
ted. Furthermore, other tyre sizes could result
in the tyres rubbing against the body and axle
components when loaded. This could result in
damage to the tyre or the vehicle.
Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been checked and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. *
NOTE Risk t
o driving safety from retrea-
ded tyres Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor recom-
mended b

y Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be detected on retrea-
ded tyres.
For this reason driving safety cannot be guar-
anteed. 
Do not use used tyres if you have no
inf
ormation about their previous usage. *
NOTE P
ossible wheel and tyre damage
when driving over obstacles Large wheels have a smaller section width. As
t

he section width decreases, the risk of
wheels and tyres being damaged when driving
over obstacles increases. 
Avoid obstacles or drive especially care-
full

y. 
Reduce your speed when driving over
k

erbs, speed bumps, manhole covers
and potholes. 
Avoid particularly high kerbs. *
NOTE P
ossible wheel and tyre damage
when parking on kerbs or in potholes Parking on kerbs or in potholes can damage
t
he wheels and tyres. 
Only park on level surfaces if possible. 
Avoid kerbs and potholes when parking. 342
Wheels and tyres

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NOTE Damag e to electronic component
parts due to the use of tyre-Ntting tools Vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring sys-
t

em: there are electronic component parts in
the wheel.
If tyre-Ntting tools are positioned in the area of
the valve, the electronic components could be
damaged. 
Tyre-Ntting t
ools should not be applied in
the area of the valve. 
Always have tyres changed at a q
ualiNed
specialist workshop. *
NOTE Damag
e to summer tyres at low
ambient temperatures At low ambient temperatures, tears could form
when dr

iving with summer tyres, causing per-
manent damage to the tyre. 
At temperatures below 7 °C use M
M+S

tyres. Accessory parts which are not approved for your
v
ehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which are not used
correctly, can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved acces-
sories, visit a qualiNed specialist workshop and
enquire about:
= Suitability
= Legal stipulations
= Factory recommendations &
WARNING Risk of accident wit
h high per-
formance tyres
The special tyre tread in combination with the
op
timised tyre compound means that the risk
of skidding and hydroplaning on wet roads is
increased.
In addition, the tyre grip is greatly reduced at
a low outside temperature and tyre running
temperature. 
Switch on the ESP n
and adap
t your driv-
ing style accordingly. 
Use M M+S
tyres at outside tempera-
tures of less than 10 °C. 
Only use the tyres for their intended pur-
pose. Observe the following when selecting,
Ntting and
r
eplacing tyres:
= Country-speciNc requirements for tyre
approval that deNne a speciNc tyre type for
your vehicle.
= Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in
certain regions and areas of operation can be
highly beneNcial.
= Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres) and the same make.
= Only Nt wheels of the same size on one axle
(les and right).
It is only permissible to Nt a diMerent wheel
size in the event of a Oat tyre in order to drive
to the specialist workshop.
= Do not make any modiNcations to the brake
system, the wheels or the tyres. Wheels and tyres
343

The use of shims or brake dust shields is not
per mitted and may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit.
= Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem: all Ntted wheels must be equipped with
functioning sensors for the tyre pressure mon-
itoring system.
= At temperatures below 7 °C use winter tyres
or all-season tyres marked M M+S for all
wheels.
Winter tyres provide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
= For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
= Observe the maximum permissible speed for
the M+S tyres Ntted.
If the tyre's maximum speed is below that of
the vehicle, this must be indicated by an
appropriate label in the driver's Neld of vision.
= Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
Nrst 100 km.
= Replace the tyres aser six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. =
When r eplacing with tyres that do not feature
run-Oat characteristics: vehicles with
MOExtended tyres are not equipped with a
TIREFIT kit at the factory. Equip the vehicle
with a TIREFIT kit aser replacing with tyres
that do not feature run-Oat characteristics,
e.g. winter tyres.
% You can permanently limit the maximum
speed f

or driving with winter tyres
(  page 202).
For more information on wheels and tyres, con-
t
act a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects: = Notes on tyre pressure (  page 338)
= Tyre pressure table ( page 339)
= Notes on the emergency spare wheel
( page 350) Notes on interchanging wheels
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WARNING Risk of injur
y through diMerent
wheel sizes
Interchanging the front and rear wheels can
se
verely impair the driving characteristics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo-
nents may also be damaged. 
Only interchange the front and rear
wheels if t
he wheels and tyres have the
same dimensions. Interchanging the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyr

es have diMerent dimensions can
render the general operating permit invalid.
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel"
( page 341)
The wear patterns on the front and rear wheels
diMer:
= front wheels wear more on the tyre shoulder
= rear wheels wear more in the centre of the
tyre 344
Wheels and tyres

Do not drive with tyres that have too little tread
dep
th. This signiNcantly reduces traction on wet
roads (aquaplaning).
On vehicles with the same front and rear wheel
size, you can interchange the wheels every
5,000 to 10,000 km, depending on the wear.
Ensure the direction of rotation is maintained for
the wheels. Notes on storing wheels
When storing wheels, observe the following notes:
= Aser r

emoving wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
= Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease
or fuel. Overview of the tyre-change tool kit
Apart from some
countr
y-speciNc variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with a tyre-change tool kit.
For more information on which tyre-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualiNed
specialist workshop. You require the following tools, forexample, to
c
hange a wheel:
= Jack
= Chock
= Wheel wrench
= Centring pin
% The jack weighs approximately 3.4 kg.
The maximum load capacity of t
he jack can
be found on the sticker aPxed to the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualiNed spe-
cialist workshop.
The tyre-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1
in t
he load compartment. The tool bag contains:
=
Jac

k
= Gloves
= Wheel wrench
= Centring pin
= Folding chock
= Ratchet for jack Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
= The v

ehicle is not on a slope. Wheels and tyres
345

=
The v ehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
= The required tyre-change tool kit is available.
% If your vehicle is not equipped with the tyre-
c

hange tool kit, consult a qualiNed specialist
workshop to Nnd out about suitable tools. 
Apply the electric parking brake manually. 
Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position. 
Shis t
he transmission to position j.
Switch oM t
he vehicle. 
Make sure that the vehicle cannot be started. 
Place chocks or other suitable items under the
fr
ont and rear of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the wheel you wish to change. Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
= Ther

e are no persons in the vehicle.
= The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
change (  page 345). Important notes on using the jack:
= Use onl

y a vehicle-speciNc jack that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehi-
cle.
= The jack is only designed for raising and hold-
ing the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
= The jack must be placed on a Nrm, Oat and
non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, Oat,
load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
= The foot of the jack must be positioned verti-
cally under the jack support point. Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
= N

ever place your hands or feet under the vehi-
cle.
= Never lie under the vehicle.
= Do not start the vehicle and do not release the
electric parking brake.
= Do not open or close any doors or the tailgate. 346
Wheels and tyres


Using the wheel wrench, loosen the wheel
bolts on t
he wheel you wish to change by
about one full turn. Do not unscrew the
screws completely. Position of the jack support points
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y from incorrect
positioning of the jack
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appr
opriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip with the vehicle raised. 
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jac

king point of the vehicle. The base of
the jack must be positioned vertically
under the jacking point of the vehicle. *
NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to using
an unsuitable jack You can damage the vehicle and, in particular,
t

he high-voltage battery if you use a jack that
is not speciNcally designed for the jack sup-
port points of the vehicle. 
Only use jacks that are speciNcall
y
designed for the jack support points, or
use an appropriate adapter. *
NOTE Risk of damag
e to the vehicle due
to incorrect positioning of the jack If you do not position the jack at the designa-
t
ed jack support points, you could damage
your vehicle and, in particular, the high-voltage
battery. 
Only position the jack at the designated
jac

k support points. 
Take the ratchet out of the tyre-change tool kit
and place it on t

he hexagon nut of the jack so
that the letters "AUF" are visible. Wheels and tyres
347


Position support 2 of jac k 4 on jack sup-
port point 1. 
Turn ratchet 3 cloc
kwise until support 2
sits completely on jack support point 1 and
the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. 
Turn ratchet 3 until t
he tyre is raised a maxi-
mum of 3 cm from the ground. 
Loosen and remove the wheel (  pag
e 348). Removing a wheel
Requirements:
= The v

ehicle is raised ( page 346).
When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs, as this could impair the level of
comfort when braking.
* NOTE Damag
e to threading from dirt on
wheel bolts 
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dir

ty surface. 
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
ple

tely. 
Screw centring pin 1 int
o the thread instead
of the wheel bolt. 
Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts com-
ple

tely. 
Remove the wheel. Fitting a new wheel
Requirements:
= The wheel t

o be changed is removed and the
centring pin is screwed in (  page 348).348
Wheels and tyres

&
WARNING Risk of accident fr om losing a
wheel
Oiled or greased wheel bolts can cause the
wheel bolts t
o come loose, as too can dam-
aged wheel bolts or wheel hub threads. 
Never oil or grease the threads. 
In the event of damage to the threads,
cont

act a qualiNed specialist workshop
immediately. 
Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam-
ag

ed hub threads replaced. 
Do not continue driving. 
Observe the information on the choice of tyres
( pag

e 341).
For tyres with a speciNed dir
ection of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tyre indicates the
correct direction of rotation. Observe the direc-
tion of rotation when Ntting. *
NOTE Damag
e to the wheels' plastic ele-
ments when changing a wheel Plastic elements on wheels may be damaged
when r
emoving and repositioning the wheel. 
Do not raise the wheels by the plastic
elements when r

emoving and reposition-
ing. 
Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen-
tr
ing pin and push it on. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when t
he vehicle is raised, the jack could tip. 
Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when t

he vehicle is on the ground. 
Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
no

tes on "Changing a wheel" (  page 341). 
For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
ha

ve been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question. 
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
patt
ern in the order indicated until they are
Nnger-tight. 
Unscrew and remove the centring pin. 
Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is Nng
er-
tight. 
Lower the vehicle ( pag
e 349). Lowering the vehicle
aser a wheel c
hange Requirements:
= The ne

w wheel has been Ntted ( page 348). 
To lower the vehicle: place t
he ratchet onto
the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters
"AB" are visible and turn anti-clockwise. Wheels and tyres
349