Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 96

Trunk
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ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance e.g. on ice.
Always ensure that you only make the kick-
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ing movement within the detection range of
sensors :.
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
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rear area while doing so.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
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when the engine is started.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
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detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. The trunk
lid could thus be opened or closed unin-
tentionally, for example, if you:
sit on the edge of the trunk.
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set something down or lift something up
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behind the vehicle.
polish the rear of the vehicle.
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Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in situa-
tions similar to these. This will prevent the
unintentional opening/closing of the trunk.
Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
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may restrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
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prosthetic leg may restrict functionality.
Operation
To open/close: move your foot in sensor
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detection range : using your leg.
You will hear a warning tone while the trunk
lid is opening or closing.
If the trunk lid does not open after sev-
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eral attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then move your leg under the bumper once
again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid does not open or
close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
move your foot in sensor detection
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range : under the bumper, or
pull the handle on the outside of the trunk
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lid or
press the closing button on the trunk lid, or
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pull or press the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door or
press the F button on the key
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If the trunk lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
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the trunk lid will open
If the trunk lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
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the trunk lid will close