2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV Owners Manual

To close the tailgate: pull the tailgate down-
wards slightly. Release it as soon as it begins
to close.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate
Parts of the body could become trapped.
There may be people in the closing area.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
= Press the - button on the SmartKey.
= Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver\bs door.
= Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
= Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
tailgate.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also
possible to stop the closing process by making a
kicking movement below the rear bumper.
Switch on the power supply or the vehicle.Push remote operating switch 1 until the tail-
gate is fully closed.Press closing button 1 on the tailgate.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button 2 on the tailgate.
If a key is detected outside the vehicle, the
tailgate will close and the vehicle will be
locked.Press and hold the - button on the key.
The key must be in the vicinity of the vehicle.Opening and closing95

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESSMake a kicking movement with your foot
below the bumper (  page 96).
Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate 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 parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
= To 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 area.
If someone is trapped, either:
= Press the - button on the SmartKey.
= Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver\bs 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 stop the closing process of the tailgate by per- forming a kicking movement under the rearbumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (  page 93)
and closing (  page 94) the tailgate.
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\bTwo 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 automatic car wash
= When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 s (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 s (6 m) (automatic car
wash) away from the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that 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 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-ment.
= Do not 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.1Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system 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\bs 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, tarp or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.Opening and closing97

Deactivate the function of the key ( page 79) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You 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
the desired position.Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate 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 Mercedes star on the tailgate again aser it has
stopped automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key
Requirements
= The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
= The cargo compartment cover has been
removed.
Remove the emergency key (  page 80).Insert emergency key 2 into 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 entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or pull it in order to
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&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unatten- ded.
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
passenger compartment side windows.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.Requirements
= The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.1Closing2Opening
The buttons on the driver\bs door take precedence.
To start automatic operation: press the b
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull
the b button again.
When the vehicle is switched oM, you can con-
tinue to operate the side windows.
This function is available for around four minutes or until a front door is opened.
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the closing process, the side window will open againautomatically. 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 parts are in the closing area.Opening and closing99

&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
= To 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
that no body parts are in the closing
area.If someone becomes trapped, press the
b button to open the side window
again.Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
Requirements
= The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
Press and hold the Ü button on the Smart-
Key.
The following functions are performed:
= The vehicle is unlocked.
= The side windows are opened.
= The panoramic sliding roof is opened.=
The seat ventilation of the driver\bs seat is
switched on.\bIf the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened Nrst.To interrupt convenience opening: release the
Ü button.To continue convenience opening: press and
hold the Ü button again.
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from out-
side)
&WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience clos-
ing
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and thesliding sunroof.
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process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
Requirements
= The key is in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle.
Press and hold the U button on the key.
The following functions will be performed:
= The vehicle will be locked.
= The side windows will be closed.
= The panoramic sliding roof will be closed.To interrupt convenience closing: release the
U button.To continue convenience closing: press and
hold the U button again.\bConvenience closing also functions with KEY-
LESS-GO (  page 84).Resolving problems with the side windows&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fatally injured if reversing protection is not
activated
If you close a side window again immediately aser it has been blocked, the side window will
close with increased or maximum force. The
reversing function is then not active and body
parts may become trapped.
Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area.To stop the closing process, release the
button or press the button again to
reopen the side window.
A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
Check to see whether any objects are in the
window guide.Adjust the side windows.
Adjusting the side windows
If a side window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again immediately:Immediately aser this, 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
reopens again immediately:
Immediately aser this, 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 the convenience opening feature.
Possible causes: = The key battery is weak or discharged.
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(  page 78).Opening and closing101

Replace the key battery, if necessary
(  page 80).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" refers to the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
During the opening and closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
sweep of the sliding sunroof.If someone is trapped, release the con-
trol panel immediately.
or
Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the roller sunblind is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped between the
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.
During the opening or closing process,
make sure that no body parts are in the
roller sunblind\bs range of movement.If someone is trapped, release the con-
trol panel immediately.
or
Touch the control panel during automatic
operation.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.*NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to
malfunction.
Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free
of snow and ice.*NOTE Damage caused by protruding
objects
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof
may damage the seals.
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