2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE Owners Manual

=you press button 1 twice more.To switch on the vehicle: press button 1
twice.
Indicator and warning lamps light up on the
driver\bs display.
The vehicle is switched oM again if one of the fol-
lowing conditions is met:
= you do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes
and the transmission is in position ] or the
electric parking brake is applied.
= you press button 1 once.
Starting the vehicle

qStarting the vehicle with the start/stop button
Requirements:
= The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.
Shis the transmission to position ] or \\.Depress the brake pedal and press button 1
once.
= The vehicle is started.=The õ display appears on the driver\bs
display: the vehicle can be driven.If the vehicle does not start: switch oM non-
essential consumers and press button 1
once.If the vehicle still does not start and the Place
the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's
Manual display message appears on the driv-
er\bs display: start the vehicle with the key in the marked space (emergency operation
mode) (  page 175).\bYou can switch oM the vehicle while driving. To
do this, press button 1 for about three sec-
onds or press button 1 three times within
three seconds. The transmission will shis to
neutral \\ automatically. When you press but-
ton 1 again, the vehicle will start again and
you can engage drive position [ again. Be
sure to observe the safety notes concerning
this under "Driving tips" (  page 176).
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that may be displayed on the driver\bs dis- play.

q Starting the vehicle with the key in the marked
space (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual
display message appears on the driver\bs display, you can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.Remove key 1 from the key ring.Place key 1 in marked space 2 on the sym-
bol.
The vehicle will start aser a short time.Driving and parking175

When you remove key 1 from marked space
2 , the vehicle can still be driven. For further
engine starts however, key 1 must be loca-
ted in marked space 2 on the symbol during
the entire journey.Have key 1 checked at a qualiNed specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
Place key 1 in marked space 2 and leave it
there.Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle using the start/stop button.\bYou can switch on the power supply or the
vehicle with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that may be displayed on the driver\bs dis- play.
Breaking-in notes
= In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven aser the vehicle
has been delivered or aser repairs. Full sys-
tem eMectiveness is not reached until the end
of this teach-in process.
= Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking eMect and grip aser several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking eMect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
Notes on acceleration increase
\bAcceleration increase is not available for all
models and versions.\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 27).
When the function is activated, a higher maximum
power is available for the vehicle and the acceler- ation characteristics are improved. This does notchange the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
Due to the increased power, there may be
changes in the electric range.
Notes on driving&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver\bs footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver\bs
footwell.Always install the 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 not
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&WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
= Shoes with platform soles
= Shoes with high heels
= Slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
you can operate the pedals safely.&WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched oM while driving
If you switch oM the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may aMect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch oM the vehicle while driv-
ing.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the inOuence of alcohol
and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can aMect
your reOexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and thebrake system can even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear- ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.
Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully laden vehicle
When you drive with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
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pied vehicle, the vehicle\bs driving and steering
characteristics will change.
You should bear the following in mind: = Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the technical
data in the printed Operator\bs Manual.
= Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads Braking performance will be limited on salt-trea-
ted roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
= due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, braking distances can increaseconsiderably or result in braking only on oneside
= maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in frontTo remove salt build-up:
= brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traPc conditions
= carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-ney
Notes on hydroplaning Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
= reduce speed
= avoid tire ruts
= avoid sudden steering movements
= brake carefully\bAlso observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (  page 370).
Notes on fording
Water that has entered the vehicle can damage the drive system, electrics and transmission.
Observe the following if you must drive through water:
= The water, when calm, must reach no higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
= Drive at walking pace at most; water may oth-
erwise enter the vehicle interior.
= Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves that may exceed themaximum permissible depth of the water.
Braking performance will be reduced aser ford-
ing. Brake carefully while paying attention to the
traPc conditions until braking performance has
been fully restored.
Function of rear axle steering
\bThis function is an on-demand feature
(  page 27).
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the position of the front wheels, depending on thespeed. This results in greater maneuverability andimproved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
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Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
= Reduced steering eMort and turning radius
resulting in reduced parking eMort
= Improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
= More direct steering resulting in improved
handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode (  page 371).
ECO display function
The ECO display shows an evaluation of your driv-
ing style on the driver\bs display depending on the
situation. This enables you to check the ePciency
of your driving style and adjust it if necessary. The
ECO Display menu shows a ball 2 that will roll
forwards or backwards on a stylized road in the direction of travel according to the driving charac-
teristics.
Above and below the road, lines mark the area for
an ePcient driving style 3. Ball 2 will light up in
green if it is rolling within these lines. Outside the lines, the ball will light up in orange.
The ECO display assesses the following criteria for
an economical driving style:
= Coasting at the right times
= Consistent speed
= Moderate acceleration
The overall assessment of your driving style "from start" is indicated using stars 1. It starts with
Nve empty stars, which you can Nll one aser the
other if you drive ePciently. When all Nve stars are
Nlled, a glow will appear in the background.\bYou can call up the ECO Display function via
the Classic menu (  page 282).Recuperative brake system

qFunction of the recuperative brake system
Depending on the selected recuperation level, the electric motors are operated as an alternatorwhen in overrun mode and during braking in order
to charge the high-voltage battery while driving.
As soon as you take your foot oM the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is in motion and in trans-
mission position [, recuperation in overrun
mode is initiated.
The higher the recuperation, the more sharply the vehicle is braked when coasting and the more
electrical energy is fed into the high-voltage bat-
tery.
The deceleration in overrun mode may not be suf-
ficient depending on the driving conditions. Also
brake with the service brake if necessary. Always
adapt your speed to the driving conditions and
keep a suPcient distance.
The recuperative brake system has the following
characteristics:
= supports braking with electronically controlled
brake force boosting
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=converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into
electric energy\bIf you brake hard, the mechanical brake is also used. This means that the maximum
recuperative energy cannot be recovered. The more you drive and brake in an anticipatory
manner, the more ePciently energy can be
recuperated.
System limits
The braking eMect of the electric motor during
recuperation in overrun mode may be reduced or
may not be available at all in the following situa-
tions:
= when the high-voltage battery charge level
increases
= if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
In these cases, the desired deceleration is set by
the brake control system.

q Manually setting recuperative deceleration
You can use the steering wheel paddle shisers to
manually adjust the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode.\bWhen the vehicle is started again, [ is auto-
matically set as the recuperation level.The following recuperation levels are available:
= [X Intelligent and anticipatory recupera-
tion with ECO Assist (  page 181)
= [d No recuperation: the vehicle coasts,
rolls freely
= [ Normal recuperation (standard setting)
= [X Increased recuperation: increased
deceleration in overrun modeTo increase recuperation: brieOy pull paddle
shiser 1 .To reduce recuperation: brieOy pull paddle
shiser 2 .To select [X : pull and hold paddle shiser
1 or 2.
The driver\bs display shows the currently set recu-
peration level next to the transmission position display.
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ECO Assist

qECO Assist function
ECO Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
you paying attention to your surroundings and does not relieve you of your responsibility pertain-
ing to road traPc law. The driver is responsible for
keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed and for braking in good time.
&WARNING Risk of accident if ECO Assist
does not provide suPcient deceleration
ECO Assist only brakes your vehicle when you
take your foot oM the gas pedal. If vehicles are
detected late, e.g. aser tight curves, or if you
do not react immediately to the ECO Assist
display, the deceleration may not be suPcient.
React promptly to the ECO Assist recom-
mendation and take your foot oM the gas
pedal.Adjust your speed to the driving condi-
tions and maintain a suitable distance
from the vehicle in front.Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
ECO Assist is active only in [X
(  page 180).
Depending on the vehicle\bs equipment, ECO
Assist analyzes data for the vehicle\bs expected
route. This allows the system to optimally adjust
the driving style for the route ahead, use minimal
energy and recuperate as much as possible. If the system has detected an event ahead or a vehicle
in front and the vehicle is approaching the event, ECO Assist will calculate an optimized speed pro-
Nle based on the distance, speed and available
route information.
If you release the accelerator pedal in this case,
intelligent recuperation will start in overrun mode.
If ECO Assist has detected a vehicle traveling in
front or a stationary vehicle ahead, it can brake your vehicle to a standstill. This may be the case,
for example, at the end of a traPc jam or if the
detected vehicle ahead stops in front of you.
If the deceleration provided by ECO Assist is not
suPcient, you must also brake with the service
brake. This applies in particular if, for example,
you pull back into traPc and the distance to the
vehicle in front is very short.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and at low
speeds, e.g. in a parking garage or on play
streets, no adjustment is made for stationary
vehicles and therefore there is no display.1"Foot oM the accelerator" recommendation2Route event ahead\bECO Assist can also be shown on the head-up
display.
If a route event that requires an adjustment of your driving style is detected ahead, correspond-
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ing symbol 2 and the