2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV Owners Manual

parts are in the area of movement of the
seat or the steering wheel.If someone becomes trapped, press a
preset position button or seat adjust-
ment switch immediately.
The adjustment process is stopped.&WARNING Danger of entrapment when
memory function is activated by children
When children activate the memory function, they can get trapped, especially if they are
unsupervised.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.You can use the memory function when the vehi-
cle is switched oM.
Seat adjustments for up to three people can be
stored and called up using the memory function.
You can save the following settings for the front
seat:
= Seat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the seat backrest in the lumbar
region
= Seat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest
= Driver\bs side: steering wheel position and posi-
tion of the outside mirrors on the driver\bs and
front passenger sides
= Head-up displayOperating the memory function
Storing
Set the seat, the steering wheel, the head-up
display and the outside mirror to the desired
position.Press the V button and then release it.Seats and stowing127

Press one of the preset position buttons b,
T or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored.To call up: press the preset position button
b , T or U .
The seat is moved to the stored position. Aser
releasing the button, the front seat, outside
mirror, head-up display and steering column continue to move into the stored position
automatically.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
Objects in the deployment area of an air bag may
prevent the air bag from functioning correctly. Observe the notes on protection provided by the
air bag .
&WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage 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 abrupt changes in
direction.
Always store objects such that they can-
not be thrown around in such situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.&WARNING Risk of accident from objects in
the driver\bs footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell and front-
passenger 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 or front-passenger footwell.128Seats and stowing

Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient clearance for
the pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag
shutoM: objects trapped under the front-
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front-passenger air bag shutoM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front -passenger air
bag shutoM ( page 50).
&WARNING !

*NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
engaged.\bLeather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as diMerences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury or subtle color diMerences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and not material faults. Leather is also subject toa natural aging process during which the sur-
face properties change.
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
= Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(including load and occupants). The values are
speciNed on the vehicle identiNcation plate on
the vehicle\bs B-pillar.
= The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load = Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading the vehicle.
= Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing 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 A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 199).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage and telephone compartment
beneath the armrest with charging module for
wireless charging of mobile phones, multime- dia and USB ports as well as stowage space,
e.g. for an MP3 player3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with cup holders, USB ports and
charging module for wireless charging of
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4Stowage tray below the central display of themultimedia system with USB ports5Glove box\bThe rubber mat in the stowage compartment
in front center console 3 can be removed
for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.
Please comply with the notes on caring for
the interior (  page 381).\bUse the rubber strap to securely store objects
in the stowage tray under the central display.

q Opening and closing the stowage compartment
in the front center console
&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.To open: slide the cover of the stowage com-
partment in the front center console all the
way forwards in the direction of the arrow
using handle 1.To close: brieOy push handle 1 of the open
cover of the stowage compartment in the front center console forwards.
The cover will automatically close the stowage
compartment in the front center console.Seats and stowing131

qOpening and closing the glove boxTo open: press button 1.
The glove box will open.To close: fold the glove box upwards.
The glove box will close.Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrests forward
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.&WARNING Risk of an accident because
the seat backrest is not engaged
The seat backrest may fold forwards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular: = The vehicle occupant may be pressed
against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
= A child restraint system is no longer prop-
erly supported or properly positioned and
may no longer fulNll its function as inten-
ded.
= The seat backrest cannot restrain objects
or goods in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is
engaged, especially:
= Aser the seat has been adjusted.
= Aser the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwardsMake sure that the red marking of the lock veriN-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest is not locked.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil- dren.
Requirements
= The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully
inserted.
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=Vehicles with a folding rear passenger com-
partment armrest: the rear passenger com-
partment armrest has been folded up.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward mechani-
cally
You can fold the center and right seat backrests
forwards separately.
The les seat backrest can be folded forwards only
together with the center seat backrest.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger com-
partment" do not have a center seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.Ensure that the center seat backrest is in an
upright position and locked to the les seat
backrest (  page 136).Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 into
marked position 2.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.Pull release lever 1.Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-
wards.
Folding the rear seat backrests forward electri-
cally
You can fold the center and right seat backrests forwards separately.
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The les seat backrest can be folded forwards only
together with the center seat backrest.
Vehicles with a "Premium rear passenger com-
partment" do not have a center seat backrest.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back into place.Ensure that the center seat backrest is in an
upright position and locked to the les seat
backrest (  page 136).Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 into
marked position 2.
If at least one section of the rear seat backrest is
folded forwards, the corresponding front seat willmove forwards slightly, if necessary, to avoid a
collision. The rear head restraints are lowered as
required.
In the rear passenger compartment: pull release lever 1.134Seats and stowing