2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB SUV Owners Manual

Removing

Turn the buckle of the lashing strap in the
dir
ection of arrow 6.
Slide the loose end of the lashing strap into
t

he buckle in the direction of arrow 5 until
the lashing straps are loose. 
Remove hooks 3 fr
om tie-down eyes 4 on
the les and right. 
Remove partitioning net 1 fr
om brackets 2
on the roof lining on the les and right. Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag

e 122). 1
Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading
f
eature in the rear bench seat) Overview of bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or it
ems of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants. 
Only hang light objects on the bag
hook
s. 
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on t

he bag hooks. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag

e 122).
Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 3 kg
and do not attach any goods to them. 134
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1
Bag hook Overview of clothes hooks on the tailgate
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag
e 122). 1
Clothes hook
The clothes hooks are not suitable for hanging
hea
vy objects as this can cause the tailgate to
lower automatically. Use the clothes hooks only
for light objects such as jackets. Attaching a roof luggage rack
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
dr
iving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. 
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjus

t your driving style. You will
Nnd inf
ormation on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum per
mitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged. Seats and stowing
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance. 
If the vehicle height is greater than the
per mitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. 
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on r
oof equipment. *
NOTE Damag
e to the panorama sliding
sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage
racks The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam-
ag

ed by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to
open it when using a roof luggage rack not
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. 
When a roof luggage rack is Ntt
ed, open
the panorama sliding sunroof only if this
has been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised
t
o allow ventilation of the vehicle interior. Notes on driving with a roof load
= Ev

enly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 122).
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and $. These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 171). 
Secure the roof luggage rack to the roof rail-
ing. 
Observe the manufacturer's installation
ins

tructions. Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements:
= Onl

y devices up to a maximum of 180 W
(15 A) are permissible. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has t

he following 12 V sockets:
= In the stowage compartment in the front
centre console
= In the stowage compartment under the front
armrest
= In the load compartment Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
in t
he front centre console 
Fold up socket cap 1. 
Insert the plug of the device. 136
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12 V socket in the stowage compartment with
co
ver: if you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open. Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
com

partment &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or t
he 115 V power socket is
pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet. 
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and fr

ee of damage. 
When the vehicle is switched oM, mak
e
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry. 
Immediately have the 115 V power
soc

ket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialised workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. 
Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V po

wer socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. &
DANGER Risk of deat
h due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric
shoc
k:
= if you touch the inside of the socket
= if you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket 
Do not touch the inside of the socket. 
Only connect suitable devices to the
soc

ket. Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V
soc
ket.
When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the
socket Oap closed. Requirements:
= The de

vice is equipped with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= A device up to a maximum of 150 W (1.3 A) is
used.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets. 
Open socket Oap 3. Seats and stowing
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Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
1.
When t
he on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.Using the 230 V socket in the rear passenger
com

partment &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to dam-
age from a connecting cable or socket
You could receive an electric shock when pull-
ing t
he connecting cable or the 230 V power
socket out of the trim, or if it is damaged or
wet. 
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and fr

ee of damage. 
When the vehicle is switched oM, mak
e
sure that the 230 V power socket is dry. 
Immediately have the 230 V power
soc

ket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialist workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. 
Never plug the connecting cable into a
230 V po

wer socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. &
DANGER Risk of deat
h due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric
shoc
k:
= if you touch the inside of the socket
= if you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket 
Do not touch the inside of the socket. 
Only connect suitable devices to the
soc

ket. Make sure that no liquids get into the 230 V
soc
ket.
When the 230 V socket is not in use, keep the
socket Oap closed. Requirements:
= The de

vice is equipped with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= A device up to a maximum of 150 W (0.65 A)
is used.
= Do not use multiple socket outlets. 
Open socket Oap 3. 138
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Insert the plug of the device into 230 V socket
1.
When t
he on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up. Overview of USB ports
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has t
he following USB ports:
= in the stowage compartment of the cockpit
armrest (  page 124)
= in the front centre console next to the mobile
phone stowage compartment
= in the rear centre console
= vehicles with three seat rows: in the side stow-
age compartment of the load compartment
% Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
design of t

he stowage compartment and the
number of USB ports in the rear centre con-
sole may vary.
When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge a
USB de
vice, such as a mobile phone, at the USB
ports using a suitable charging cable. Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-
nection wit
h the exterior aerial Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incor
rectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be t
hrown around in such situations. 
Always make sure that objects do not
pr

otrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 
Close the lockable stowage spaces
bef
ore starting a journey. 
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
point
ed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of Nr
e from placing objects
in the mobile phone stowage compart-
ment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone
s
towage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard. 
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
an

y other objects in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, especially those
made of metal. *
NOTE Damag
e to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone stowage
compartment If objects are placed in the mobile phone
s

towage compartment, these may be dam-
aged by electromagnetic Nelds. Seats and stowing
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Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or o
ther objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone stowage compartment. *
NOTE Damag
e to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
com
partment, the compartment may be dam-
aged. 
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone s
towage compartment. The following notes on wirelessly charging the
mobile phone mus

t be observed:
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior aerial via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior
aerial are only available if the vehicle is
switched on. =
Small mobile phones ma
y not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= Large mobile phones which do not rest Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior aerial.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may particularly
depend on the applications (apps) currently
open in the background.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle's exterior aerial, remove
the protective cover from the mobile phone.
Protective covers which are necessary for
wireless charging are an exception. Charging a mobile phone wirelessly
Requirements:
= The mobile phone is suit

able for wireless
charging. A list of compatible mobile phones can be
f

ound at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com. 
Place the mobile phone as close to the centre
of t

he marked surface on mat 1 as possible
with the display facing upwards.
When a message is shown in the multimedia
system, the mobile phone is being charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown in the central display.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, luk

ewarm water.140
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Stowage compartment without cover
Mak
e sure the mobile phone is properly stored
and secured to prevent it from falling out while
you are driving. 
To secure the mobile phone: swing le
ver 2
out.
Radio equipment approval numbers for Brazil
This de
vice operates on a secondary basis, that is
to say it has no protection against harmful inter-
ference, not even from the same type of stations,
and must not cause interference with systems
operating on a primary basis.
This product is permitted in accordance with the
procedure deNned in Directive 242/2000 by the Brazilian telecommunications agency ANATEL and
mee

ts the applicable technical requirements.
Further information is available on the ANATEL
website. www.anatel.gov.br 
Further information on the declaration of con-
f

ormity for vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves. Fitting/removing the
Ooor mats &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal tr
avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of the vehicle. 
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so t
hat they cannot get into the driver's
footwell. 
Always Nt t
he Ooor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always suPcient room for the pedals. 
Do not use loose Ooor mats and do no
t
place Ooor mats on top of one another. 
To Nt: slide t
he corresponding seat backwards
and lay the Ooor mat in the footwell. 
Press studs 1 ont
o holders 2. 
Adjust the corresponding seat. Seats and stowing
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