Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 89

When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements:
The key is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
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while performing the kicking movement.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement.
Do not carry out the kicking movement too
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slowly.
The kicking movement must be towards the
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vehicle and back again.
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Sensor detection range
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Snow or dirt, e.g. from road salt, covers the
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sensor area.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.
Opening and closing
The boot lid could be opened or closed uninten‐
tionally, in the following situations:
If a person's arms or legs are moving in the
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sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing
the vehicle, sitting on the edge of the boot,
or picking up objects.
If objects are moved or placed behind the
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vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning
straps or luggage.
When working on the trailer coupling, trailers
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or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO ( page 75) or do not
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carry the key about your person in these and
similar situations.
Switching separate boot locking on/off
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the boot will remain locked.
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