2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE Owners Manual

qActivating and deactivating ECO Assist
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 DrivingActivate or deactivate the function.
Function of the haptic accelerator pedal
The haptic accelerator pedal features an addi-
tional point of resistance to help you drive as eP-
ciently as possible in drive program .
Range maximization

qRange maximization function
The range maximization function enables a maxi-
mum range gain. To achieve this, the function par-
tially or completely switches oM convenience sys-
tems that are not relevant to driving and activates
ePciency-enhancing driving functions.
The range maximization function controls the
restrictions of the following function groups:
= Climate control
- Restricting climate control functions and
deactivating front windshield, rear window
and mirror heating
= Interior
- Switching oM ambient lighting, displays
and certain charging functions
= Seating comfort
- Deactivating the steering wheel heater,
seat heating and ventilation and deactivat-ing the massage function
= ECO drive functions
- Changing to the  drive program, acti-
vating ECO Assist and the [X recu-
peration level
If necessary, you can deactivate the restrictions
of individual function groups again. This will
reduce the maximum range gain by the value
speciNed for the function group.
If you switch on a deactivated function while
range maximization is activated, all restrictions of
the corresponding function group will be removed and the maximum range gain will be reduced
accordingly. For example, if you switch on theseat heating again, all restrictions of the "Seating comfort" function group will be deactivated.
This does not apply to the "ECO driving functions"
group, as the range gain in this case depends mainly on your personal driving style. The activa-
ted ECO driving functions help you to drive in an
energy-ePcient manner. The speciNed range gain
for the ECO drive functions can be achieved only if you observe the driving instructions and recom-mendations displayed and drive without kickdown.

q Activating/deactivating range maximisation
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
EQ 5
RangeActivate or deactivate Maximum Range.
All function groups concerned will be activa- ted or deactivated.
or
Individually activate or deactivate the individ-
ual subsystems of the four function groups Cli-
mate Control , Interior , Seat Comfort and
ECO Driving Functions .Driving and parking183

DYNAMIC SELECT button
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT button
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
You can switch between the drive programs with
the DYNAMIC SELECT button (  page 185).
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol- lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
= Drive
= Vehicles with AIRMATIC: suspension
(  page 253)
- Suspension and damping
- Vehicle level (speed-dependent)
= Steering
= ESP n
= Sound of the drive system in the vehicle inte-
rior
= Point of resistance on the haptic accelerator
pedal\bIn drive program , an additional pressure
point is activated in the haptic accelerator
pedal. = First point of resistance: at approx. 60%
pedal travel (only in )
= Second point of resistance: transition to
kickdown (always available)
Available drive programs
(Individual)
= The following vehicle characteristics are indi-
vidually adjustable:
- Drive
- Suspension
- Steering
- ESP n
- Sound of the drive system in the vehicle
interior
C (Sport)
= Sporty and dynamic driving characteristics
=Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
A (Comfort)
= Comfortable driving style
= Recommended for all road conditions
= Best balance between ePciency and perform-
ance for all driving situations
 (Eco)
= Economical setting of vehicle functions
= Recommended for all road conditions
= Additional Nrst point of resistance in the hap-
tic accelerator pedal indicates an ePcient,
economical driving style
The ESP n
settings in the drive programs 
and A are designed for stability. Therefore,
choose one of these drive programs especially when transporting roof loads, in trailer operation
and when the vehicle is fully loaded or fully occu-
pied.184Driving and parking

Selecting the drive programPress DYNAMIC SELECT button 1 on the les
or right.
The drive program selected appears on the driver\bs display.ConNguring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia sys-
tem)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle
5 DYNAMIC SELECT
Setting drive program I
Select Individual .Select and set a category.
Switching the reset display on/oM
Switch Request at Start on or oM .\bThis function must be activated for each user
proNle separately. The drive program for the
respective user proNle of the last driver is only
stored if this function is activated.
Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a
prompt appears asking whether the last active
drive program should be restored.
\bThe prompt only appears if the previously
active settings deviate from the standard set-
tings.Function oM: the next time the vehicle is started
the A drive program is set automatically.
Displaying vehicle data
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Info
Select Vehicle .
The vehicle data is displayed.
Calling up the fuel consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
EQ
Select Consumption .
The current and average fuel consumption will
be displayed.Driving and parking185

Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever

qFunction of the DIRECT SELECT lever
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children les unattended in the vehicle
If children are les unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
= open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
= get out and be struck by oncoming traPc.
= operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the transmission position.
= starting the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The current transmission posi-
tion will be shown on the driver\bs display.
]Park position^Reverse gear\\Neutral[Drive position

q Engaging reverse gear R
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards past the Nrst point of
resistance.186Driving and parking

qEngaging neutral NDepress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the Nrst point of
resistance, holding it there until transmission
position \\ is shown on the driver\bs display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
If you want the transmission to remain in neutral
N even if the vehicle is switched oM:
Start the vehicle.Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
\\ .Release the brake pedal.Switch oM the vehicle.\bIf you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the transmission will remain in
neutral \\.
qEngaging park position P*NOTE Damage due to engaging park posi-
tion ] while the vehicle is rolling
If you shis the transmission into park position
] while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-
sion may be damaged.
If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a
door.Only engage park position ] when the
vehicle is stationary.Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(  page 204).Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a standstill.When the vehicle is stationary, press the ]
button.
When the transmission position display shows
] , the park position is engaged. If the trans-
mission position display ] is not shown,
apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away.\bDepending on the situation, it may take a short time until ] is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission posi-
tion display.
Park position ] is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
= You switch the stationary vehicle oM in trans-
mission position [ or ^.
= You open the driver\bs door when the vehicle is
stationary in transmission position [ or ^.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if oM in
transmission position [ or ^ and bring it to
a standstill.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you shis to trans-
mission position \\, bring the vehicle to a
standstill and open the driver\bs door when the
vehicle is stationary.
= Engaging park position ] automatically is
required by the vehicle.
\bPark position ] can be engaged automati-
cally when the vehicle is rolling very slowly.Driving and parking187

\bTo maneuver with an open driver\bs door, open
the driver\bs door while stationary and engage
transmission position [ or ^ again.

qEngaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down past the Nrst point of
resistance.
Function of the 4MATIC
The Oexible all-wheel distribution of the 4MATIC
means the drive is always ideally distributed
between both axles. Depending on the situation, only the front axle or only the rear axle can be
driven, or the drive can be distributed continu-
ously between both axles.
This means that recuperation can be used even
more eMectively and the range of the vehicle can
be increased (  page 179).
Together with ESP n
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuPcient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. It cannot take into account
road, weather or traPc conditions. 4MATIC is only
an aid. You are responsible especially for main-
taining a safe distance from the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for
staying in lane.\bIn wintry road conditions, the maximum eMect
of the Oexible all-wheel distribution can be
achieved only if you use winter tires (M\fS tires), with snow chains if necessary.
Charging the high-voltage battery
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
*NOTE High-voltage battery damage due to
leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
of time
Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-
discharge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if
the vehicle is idle for several months. This can
damage the high-voltage battery.
To avoid damage, please observe the fol-
lowing recommendations when handling
the high-voltage battery.*NOTE Accelerated aging of the high-volt-
age battery due to not observing the fol-
lowing recommendations
As a result of its basic characteristics, the storage capacity of and the amount of energy
available from the high-voltage battery decrea-
ses over the course of its life. Due to this, both the maximum electrical range that can be ach-
ieved by the vehicle and its maximum electri-
cal output can be impaired.
The following factors could accelerate the
aging of the high-voltage battery:
= Frequent full charging (condition of charge
100%) of the high-voltage battery, in partic-
ular without subsequently driving directly
aserwards
= Frequent rapid charging with direct current
(mode 4)
188Driving and parking

=Leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
at high ambient temperaturesTo avoid accelerated aging, please
observe the following recommendations
when handling the high-voltage battery.
Recommendations when handling the high-voltage
battery:
= Every six months, when the outside tempera-
ture is above 50 °F (10 °C), park the vehicle overnight with a charge level below 20%.
= Only charge the high-voltage battery with
direct current (mode 4) if necessary.
= Charge the high-voltage battery on average to
a charge level of 80%. Beyond a charge level of
80%, the charging time is considerably pro-
longed.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,
park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery
charge level between 30% and 50%. Do not keep the high-voltage battery continuouslyconnected to power supply equipment.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of
time avoid, if possible, high ambient tempera-
tures.
= Check the high-voltage battery\bs charge level
every six weeks (  page 202).
= Charge the high-voltage battery if the charge
level is below 20%.
= Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
vehicle is les idle for a lengthy period. Other-
wise, the condition of the vehicle\bs high-volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
You can contribute to reducing the vehicle\bs
energy consumption in the following ways:
= An anticipatory driving style (  page 179)
= Reduced use of electrical consumers
= Having the vehicle regularly maintained
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
change over the course of its life.
You can charge the high-voltage battery with both alternating current (mode 2 or 3) and direct cur-
rent (mode 4).1Socket for charging with alternating current2Socket extension for charging with direct cur-
rent\bWhen using a CCS (Combined Charging Sys- tem) charging cable to charge with direct cur-
rent, both areas of the vehicle socket are cov-
ered by the charging cable connector.Driving and parking189

Charging options for the high-voltage battery
(mode 2, 3 or 4):
= Charging through recuperation while the vehi-
cle is in motion
= Charging with alternating current when sta-
tionary:
- at a mains socket (mode 2)
- at a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)
= Charging with direct current when stationary:
- at a rapid charging station (mode 4)
Depending on the country-speciNc vehicle equip-
ment and your vehicle\bs charging cable, single
phase AC charging is also possible.
Observe the diMerent grid requirements of your
current location when charging. Only use charging
cables which conform to the grid requirements.
Consult a qualiNed electrician or your local grid
operator if you have any questions.
It is recommended that you charge the high-volt-
age battery at a wallbox or charging station due to
the improved charging performance and better
charging ePciency oMered.Stowing the charging cable
Always stow the vehicle charging cable in the charging cable bag provided and attach its spring
hook to the cargo tie-down rings in the trunk or the cargo compartment.
Otherwise, the charging cable is not suPciently
secured.
System limits
The power output of the high-voltage battery may be impaired by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle
being switched on, e.g. operating the air con- ditioning system
= Extended periods without charging
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
be increased by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Extended periods without charging
= The maximum available charge current of the
charging facility= The settings of the charging process in the
multimedia system (  page 203)
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the
mains socket (mode 2)
&DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains
socket using incorrectly installed component
parts could cause a Nre or an electric shock,
for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a mains socket that:
= Has been properly installed and
= Has been inspected by a qualiNed electri-
cian
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cable supplied with the vehicle or an
original Mercedes-Benz charging cable.190Driving and parking