2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SALOON Owners Manual

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS

Make a kicking movement with your foot
belo w the bumper ( page 102).
Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The t
ailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If an obstacle
obstructs the tailgate during the automatic closing
process, it will automatically open again slightly.
Automatic blockage detection with the reversing
function is only an aid and is not a substitute for
your attentiveness. 
During the closing process, make sure that no
body par
ts are in the closing area. &
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
= t

o sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nngers.
= towards the end of the closing procedure.
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped. 
Make sure that no body parts are in the
closing ar

ea.
If someone is trapped, either: = Pr

ess the - button on the key.
= Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
= Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
= Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
tailgate. HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or s

top the closing process of the tailgate by per-
forming a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening ( page 99) and closing ( page 100) the tailgate. 102
Opening and closing

%
Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is
opening or closing.
* NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate or a door =
when using an aut
omatic car wash
= when using a high pressure cleaner 
Deactivate the function of the key in
t

hese situations.
or 
Make sure that the key is at a minimum
dis

tance of 3 m (high-pressure cleaner)
or 6 m (automatic car wash) away from
the vehicle. When making the kicking movement, make sure
t

hat you are standing Nrmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes: = The key is behind the vehicle.
= Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
while performing the kicking movement. =
Do no
t come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
= Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
= The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again. 1
Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, w
ait ten seconds. System limits
The sy

stem may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
= The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
= The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
= A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
= Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. a charging cable or luggage.
= Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the boot sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.
= Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks. Opening and closing
103

Deactivate the function of the key ( pag
e 85) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations. Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
Y

ou can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to a point
shortly before the end position. 
Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
t

he desired position. 
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
g

ate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The
tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the top part of the
Mer
cedes star on the tailgate again aser it has
stopped automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter 
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
g

ate until two short acoustic signals sound. Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key
Requirements:
= The r

ear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
= The load compartment cover has been
removed. 
Remove the emergency key (  pag
e 86). 
Insert emergency key 2 int
o opening 1 in
the trim and push it in the direction of the
arrow.
The tailgate will be unlocked. Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
opening a side window
When you open a side window, parts of the
body could be dr
awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame. 
When opening, make sure that nobody is
t
ouching the side window. 
If someone is trapped, release the but-
t
on immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again. 104
Opening and closing

&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr apped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be tr
apped in the closing area in the process. 
When closing, make sure that no body
par

ts are in the closing area. 
If someone is trapped, release the but-
t
on immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window. &
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
t
he side windows, particularly when unatten-
ded. 
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
side windo
ws. 
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle. 
Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle. Requirements:
= The po

wer supply or the vehicle has been
switched on. 1
Closing
2 Open
The buttons on the driver's door take precedence. 
To start automatic operation: pr ess the b
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it. 
To interrupt automatic operation: pr
ess or pull
the b button again.
When the vehicle is switched oM, y
ou can con-
tinue to operate the side windows.
The function is also available until the doors are
closed again.
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the
closing process, the side window will open again
automatically. The automatic reversing function is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten-
tiveness. 
During the closing process, make sure that no
body par
ts are in the closing area. Opening and closing
105

&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr apped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react: = t

o sos, light and thin objects, e.g. Nngers.
= during resetting.
The reversing function cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa-
tions. 
During the closing process, make sure
t
hat no body parts are in the closing
area. 
If someone becomes trapped, press the
b butt

on to open the side window
again. Automatic function of the side windows
In the following cases, the side windows will be
closed aut

omatically when the vehicle is switched
oM:
= if it starts to rain Rain is detected by a rain sensor on the wind-
scr

een.
= in extreme temperatures
= aser a certain time (depending on the on-
board electrical system voltage)
= if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The side windows will be closed as far as the ven-
tilation position.
Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: the side
windows will be closed completely if the sliding
sunroof is open.
If the side windows are obstructed during auto-
matic closing, the side window concerned will
open again slightly. Aser another automatic clos-
ing process, the automatic function may be deac-
tivated. Aser about ten seconds, the automatic
function is active again. Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
bef
ore starting a journey) &
WARNING Risk of entr
apment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be dr
awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame. 
When opening, make sure that nobody is
t
ouching the side window. 
Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes tr

apped. Requirements:
= The k

ey is in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle. 
Press and hold the

=
The seat v entilation of the driver's seat is
switched on.
% If the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding
sunr

oof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened Nrst. 
To interrupt convenience opening: r
elease

If a side window is obstructed during closing and
r
eopens again immediately: 
Immediately aser t
his, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (re-adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the
automatic reversing function.
If the side window is obstructed again and
r
eopens again immediately: 
Immediately aser t
his, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (follow-up adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the
automatic reversing function.
The side windows cannot be opened or closed
using t
he convenience opening feature.
Possible causes: = The key battery is weak or discharged. 
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
( pag

e 84). 
Replace the key battery, if necessary
( pag
e 86). Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
%
The term "sliding sunroof" refers to the pano-
r
ama sliding sunroof. &
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of mo
vement. 
During the opening and closing process,
mak

e sure that no body parts are in the
sweep of the sliding sunroof. 
If someone is trapped, release the con-
tr

ol panel immediately.
or 
Touch the control panel during automatic
oper
ation.
The opening/closing process will be
stopped. &
WARNING Risk of entr
apment if the slid-
ing sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
g
et caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended. 
Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle. 
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle. &
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
the roller sunblind is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped between the
r
oller sunblind and frame or sliding roof. 108
Opening and closing


During the opening or closing process,
mak
e sure that no body parts are in the
roller sunblind's range of movement. 
If someone is trapped, release the con-
tr

ol panel immediately.
or 
Touch the control panel during automatic
oper
ation.
The opening/closing process will be
stopped. *
NOTE Malfunction due t
o snow and iceSnow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to
malfunction. 
Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free
of sno
w and ice. *
NOTE Damag
e caused by protruding
objects Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof
ma

y damage the seals. 
Do not allow anything to protrude from
t
he sliding sunroof. *
NOTE Damag
e to panorama sliding sun-
roof caused by roof luggage rack If the panorama sliding sunroof is opened
when a r

oof luggage rack is Ntted, the pano-
rama sliding sunroof may be damaged by the
roof luggage rack. 
Do not open the panorama sliding sun-
r

oof if a roof luggage rack is Ntted. The sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind are
oper
ated using control panel 1.
The panorama sliding sunroof can be operated
only when the roller sunblind is open. 
To open: swipe bac
kwards across control
panel 1 and hold. 
To close: swipe f
orwards across control panel
1 and hold. Opening and closing
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