2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV Owners Manual

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Standard instrument display
Widescreen cockpit instrument display Depending on the display settings, the positions
of t
he indicator lamps on the instrument display
may diMer from the example shown.
Indicator and warning lamps
Occupant safety
6 Restraint system ( pag
e 416)

Symbols on the central display
É
Drive Away Assist (  pag e 239)
/ Cross T
raPc Alert ( page 240) Occupant safety
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
6
R
estraint system warning
lamp * The restraint system red warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is on.
The restraint system is malfunctioning ( pag e 45). &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to restraint system malfunctions
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. In the
e
vent of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.
You may suMer an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-
tem. 
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Aser an accident, switc
h oM the vehicle immediately. 
Drive on carefully. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop immediately.416
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
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Sy stem error warning lamp * The red system error warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is in a state of operational readiness
õ.
There is a malfunction in the drive system. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
=
Electr
ical fault warning lamp * The red electrical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault with the electrics. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. Vehicle
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
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P
ower steering warning
lamp (red) * The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
The power assistance or the steering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s
teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances. 418
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
ï
T
railer tow hitch warning
lamp * The red trailer hitch warning lamp is lit.
The trailer hitch is not operational. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if t
he ball neck is not locked
The trailer may become detached. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. 
Initiate a new swivelling procedure and do not re-couple the trailer until the display message disappears. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Brakes
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
$
Electr ic parking brake indi-
cator lamp (red)
$
Electric parking brake indi-
cator lamp (yellow) * The red electric parking brake indicator lamp
Oashes or is lit.
The y
ellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is also lit in the event of a malfunction. 
Note the messages on the instrument display.
M
Br
ake system warning lamp
(yellow) * The yellow brake warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t o a brake system malfunction
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. 
Drive on carefully. 
Have the brake system checked immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Adjust your speed and drive on carefully, leaving a suitable distance to the vehicle in front. 
If the instrument display shows a display message, observe it. 420
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
M
Br
ake system warning lamp
(red) * The red brake warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
Possible causes:
= The br
ake force boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be aMected.
= There is insuPcient brake Ouid in the brake Ouid reservoir. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. &
WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y if brake force boosting is malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal force may be necessary for braking. The braking
c
haracteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations. 
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o low brake Ouid level
If the brake Ouid le
vel is too low, the braking eMect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Do not top up the brake Ouid. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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