2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQA SUV Owners Manual

Driving systems
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
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W arning lamp for distance
warning function * The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected.
If t here is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed. 
Be prepared to brake immediately. 
Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (  pag
e 211).

Driving safety systems
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
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ABS w arning lamp * The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.
ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional w
arning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning. 
Note the messages on the instrument display. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The s
teerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition,
other driving safety systems are switched oM. 
Drive on carefully. 
Have the brake system checked immediately at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
If ESP n
canno t be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning. 
Have ESP n
c
hecked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop. 
Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
( pag
e 193).Tyre pressure monitor
Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
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T
yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes*The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
Oashes f
or approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Ther
e is a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tyres.
T
yres with insuPcient tyre pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking. 
Have the tyre pressure monitoring system checked at a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
P Solutions
w
T yre pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up * The yellow tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring system has detected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o insuPcient tyre pressure
= The tyr
es can burst.
= The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle. 
Observe the recommended tyre pressures. 
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary. 
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Check the tyre pressure and the tyres. 426
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

1, 2, 3 ...
4MA TIC, All-wheel drive
All-wheel distribution.............................. 165
Function................................................ 165
360° camera Care...................................................... 312
Function................................................ 227
Switching automatic mode on/oM
(reversing camera)................................. 230 A
A/C function A

ctivating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 145
MBUX.................................................... 145
ABS , Anti-lock braking system...................... 192
Accident ERA-GLONASS test mode...................... 293
Accident, emergency call ............................. 290
Acoustic locking veriNcation signal, acti-
vating/deactivating........................................ 80
Acoustic presence indicator , Sound gen-
erator.......................................................... 150 Active Blind Spot Assist
Br
ake application................................... 221
Exit warning........................................... 219
Function................................................ 219
Trailer operation..................................... 221
Active bonnet, Pedestrian protection............ 304
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) Resetting............................................... 304
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 211
Setting................................................... 215
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activate/deactivate variable limiter........ 204
Activating/deactivating.......................... 204
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 210
Calling up a speed................................. 204
Function................................................ 202
Increasing/decreasing the speed........... 204
Route-based speed adaptation............... 207
Storing a speed...................................... 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 224
Function................................................ 222
Setting the sensitivity............................. 224 Trailer operation..................................... 222
A
ctive Parking Assist Exiting a parking space.......................... 238
Function................................................ 235
Parking.................................................. 236
Active Service System PLUS,
ASSYST PLUS.............................................. 302
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 206
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 210
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 210
Function................................................ 208
Adaptive brake lights .................................... 197
Adaptive cruise control , Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC........................................ 207
Additional door lock ....................................... 82
Aser-sales service, ASSYST PLUS................. 302
Air conditioning menu Air distribution....................................... 146
Calling up.............................................. 145
Climate control...................................... 145
Air distribution MBUX multimedia system....................... 146 Index
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Setting................................................... 144
Air inle t........................................................ 308
Air pressure ................................................. 338
Air vents Setting................................................... 149
Air/water duct ............................................. 308
Airbag, Occupant safety Automatic front passenger airbag shut
oM............................................................ 53 Deployment............................................. 45
Front airbag............................................. 50
Overview.................................................. 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps...... 54
Protection................................................ 51
Reduced protection.................................. 52
Warning lamp........................................... 45
AirOow Setting................................................... 144
Alarm system , ATA......................................... 99
Ambient lighting ........................................... 135
Animals, Pets in the vehicle............................ 78
Anti-lock braking system , ABS...................... 192 Anti-thes
alar m system, ATA........................... 99
Anti-thes protection , ATA
Additional door lock................................. 82
Immobiliser.............................................. 99
Approval numbers ........................................ 354
Apps Mercedes me calls................................. 280
Mercedes me connect........................... 284
Assembly licence plate, front .......................... 27
Assistance system , Driving safety system..... 191
ASSYST PLUS Battery disconnection periods................ 303
Service interval display.......................... 302
Service requirements............................. 302
ATA , Anti-thes protection
Deactivating the alarm........................... 100
Function.................................................. 99
Interior protection.................................. 101
Tow-away protection...................... 100, 101
ATTENTION ASSIST Function................................................ 197
Setting................................................... 199
Attention assistant, ATTENTION ASSIST........ 197 Authorised workshop
...................................... 38
Automatic car wash ...................................... 308
Automatic car wash mode .................... 308, 310
Automatic climate control ............................ 145
Automatic distance control , Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC............................... 202
Automatic driving lights................................ 133
Automatic emergency call , Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system......................... 291
Automatic front passenger airbag shutoM
Function.................................................. 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps...... 54
Automatic measures aser an accident ,
Occupant safety............................................. 58
Automatic mirror folding function................. 143
Automatic transmission Drive programs...................................... 160
DYNAMIC SELECT switch....................... 160
Engaging neutral.................................... 164
Autonomous braking .................................... 211
AVAS , Acoustic vehicle alerting system......... 150 428
Index

Axle load
T railer operation..................................... 363 B
Bag hook .....................................................

124
Ball neck Folding out/in........................................ 241
Trailer coupling...................................... 242
BAS , Brake Assist System............................. 193
Battery (12 V battery) Charging................................................ 328
Notes..................................................... 324
Replacing............................................... 328
Starting assistance................................ 326
Battery (high-voltage on-board electrical
system) ........................................................ 360
Battery (key) .................................................. 81
Belt, Seat belt................................................ 46
Bicycle rack Load capacity........................................ 362
Trailer operation..................................... 244
Blind Spot Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 222 Function................................................ 219
Blue
tooth n
................................................... 279
Bonnet Active bonnet......................................... 304
Opening/closing.................................... 305
Resetting (active bonnet)........................ 304
Brake Assist Active Brake Assist................................. 211
Brake Assist System............................... 193
Brake Assist System , BAS............................. 193
Brake Nttings ................................................ 154
Brake Ouid.................................................... 357
Brake force distribution , EBD........................ 195
Brake lamps Adaptive brake lights.............................. 197
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 192
Active Brake Assist................................. 211
Adaptive brake lights.............................. 197
BAS (Brake Assist System)..................... 193
Driving tips............................................ 154
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 195 HOLD function....................................... 195
Limit
ed braking eMect (salt-treated
roads).................................................... 154
New/replaced brakepads/brake disks... 154
Post-collision brake.................................. 58
Recuperation......................................... 157
Running-in notes.................................... 154
Braking assistance Brake Assist System............................... 193
Breakdown Assistance overview................................. 18
Flat tyre................................................. 318
Tow-starting........................................... 333
Towing away.......................................... 329
Transporting the vehicle......................... 331
Wheel change........................................ 345 C
Calls Mer

cedes me......................................... 279
Camera 360° Camera......................................... 227
Cleaning................................................ 312
Information............................................ 191 Index
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