2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV Owners Manual

Important safety notes
Basic information
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri-
ous consequences. Always be diligent in securing
a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 5 s (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol-
lowing information:
= Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-
tem suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
= The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
= The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child
restraint system to be installed:
Accident statistics show that children secured on
the rear seats are generally safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a
child restraint system on a rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system The generic term child restraint system is used in this Operator\bs Manual. A child restraint systemis, for example:
= a baby car seat
= a rearward-facing child seat
= a forward-facing child seat
= a child booster seat !

ConNrmation that the child restraint system com-
plies with the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system. This conNrmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.
Important warning notices
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
er\bs installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind the child restraint sys- tem.Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed for them.Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
= Always observe the vehicle-speciNc informa-
tion.
- Installing the ISOFIX child restraint system
on the right and les rear seats
(  page 71).
- Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt (  page 74).
= Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.Always comply with the manufacturer\bs
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.Always Nt child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even if they are transported in the vehicle unused.
Do not modify the child restraint system
&WARNING Risk of injury due to modiNca-
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer func-
tion properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.Only aPx accessories which have been
specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system\bs manufacturer.64Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Use only child restraint systems that are in properworking condition&WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint sys- tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
Always immediately replace child restraint systems that have been dam-
aged or involved in an accident.Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualiNed
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.Avoid direct sunlight&WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up
excessively.
Children could suMer burns from these parts,
particularly the metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.Cover the child restraint system with a blanket, for example.If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.Observe when stopping or parking&WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo-
sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
Never leave persons, particularly chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children les unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended 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.
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In addition, the children could also set thevehicle in motion by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the gearbox position.
= starting the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the key out of reach of children.
Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
oM, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the speciNc instructions for the rear-
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-
tems (  page 69).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat,
always observe the additional notes.
= When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag must always be disabled.This is the case only if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(  page 49).
=
The front passenger air bag is enabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is not lit. The front passenger air bag may be deployed during an accident. In that case, do
not use rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tems.
Information on the automatic front passenger air bag shutoM
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta-
tus of the front passenger air bag is correct for
the current situation.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and thechild restraint system can interfere with the
function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoM.
66Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Do not place any objects between the
seat surface and the child restraint sys- tem.Make sure that the entire base of thechild restraint system rests on the seat
cushion of the front passenger seat.The backrest of a forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting against the seat backrest of
the front passenger seat.Always comply with the installation instructions from the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer.
When installing a child restraint system on thefront passenger seat, observe the vehicle-speciNc
information (  page 66).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, the frontpassenger air bag must be disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be
continuously lit (  page 49).
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
oM, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.\bDepending on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child, the front passenger air bag is enabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the frontpassenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is instal-
led on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag may be automatically enabled
or disabled. The status of the front passenger air
bag depends on the child restraint system and the stature of the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
either lights up continuously or does not light up
(  page 49). Always observe the following infor-
mation.
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&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect positioning of the child restraint
system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and you
position the co-driver seat too close to the
dashboard, in the event of an accident, the
child could:
= come into contact with the vehicle\bs inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
= be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is oM
Always move the co-driver seat as far
back as possible. In doing so, always
make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the seat belt outlet
of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet
and the co-driver seat accordingly.Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer\bs installation
instructions.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
= Function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shutoM ( page 49)
Notes for vehicles with belt air bag
When securing a child in a child restraint system
on an outer rear seat with a belt air bag, it isessential to observe the following instructions:
= Do not use belt-secured child restraint sys-
tems other than the approved KIDFIX XP and
AMG KIDFIX XP.
= Secure a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem using the ISOFIX mounting brackets.
= Secure a forward-facing child restraint system
with the ISOFIX mounting brackets and, if
present, the Top Tether anchorage.
= Observe the notes in "Belt air bag in rear seat
belt" (  page 60).
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport
of children
Information on the advantage of a rearward-facing
child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing
child restraint system only. It is also preferable to transport a small child in a suitable rearward-
facing child restraint system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite direction to the directionof travel and faces backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
68Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Securing the child restraint system
Adjusting the seat correctly
When installing a child restraint system on the les
or right rear seat, always observe the following:
Make sure that the child\bs feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
If the head restraint of the child restraint system
cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the
vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maxi- mum size setting for certain child restraint sys-
tems. Observe the child restraint system manu-facturer\bs installation instructions.
\bContact with the roof when the head restraintis fully extended and locked in place will not
result in any restrictions on use.
® When installing an ISOFIX child restraint
system, also observe the following:
When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie as Oat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. Aser the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that thechild restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.
v When installing a belt-secured child
restraint system, also observe the following:
When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat sothat it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.Vehicles with premium rear seat: for rearward-
facing child restraint systems, move the rear seat backrest as upright as possible(  page 114).Also secure Top Tether if available
(  page 73)When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie as Oat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. Aser the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seatSafely transporting children in the vehicle69

cushion and/or be installed facing the wrongdirection. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that thechild restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.Make sure that the child\bs feet do not touchthe front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
v Depending on the vehicle equipment,
always observe the following when installing a
belt-secured child restraint system on the front passenger seat:
Observe the notes on rearward-facing andforward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (  page 66).When using a forward-facing child restraint
system integrated child seat belt: remove the
head restraint from the respective seat, if pos-
sible. Aser the child restraint system has been
removed, immediately replace the head restraint and adjust correctly.The backrest of the forward-facing childrestraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front passenger seat.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind the child restraint system.Set the front passenger seat as far back as possible and move the seat into the highest
possible position. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoul- der belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-wards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint sys-
tem.Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust- ment.Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that thefront edge of the seat cushion is in the highest
position and the rear edge of the seat cushion is in the lowest position.Set the seat backrest to the most verticalposition possible.
Activating or deactivating the special seat belt retractor of the seat belt
&WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat
belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in
motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the special seat belt retractor is
deactivated and the child restraint system is no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is
drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot
be immediately closed again.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accord-
ance with the traPc conditions.70Safely transporting children in the vehicle