Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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must be located in the marked space 2 on
the symbol 3 during the entire journey.
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Have the key 1 checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
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Place the key 1 in the marked space 2
and leave it there.
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Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐
cle using the start/stop button.
% You can also switch on the power supply or
the ignition with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display mes‐
sages that can be displayed on the multifunction
display.
Running-in notes
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in certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
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brakepads, brake discs and tyres that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometres of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on driving
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
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Always fit the floor mats securely and
as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
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Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
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shoes with platform soles
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shoes with high heels
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slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
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Always wear suitable footwear so that
you can operate the pedals safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may affect the power steering system
and the brake force boosting, for example.
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