Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 78

76 Opening and closing
(with the SmartKey in the vicinity of the vehi‐
cle).
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
With the trunk lid completely opened, make a
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kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper ( page 76).
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Trunk lid automatic reversing function
If an object obstructs the trunk lid during the
automatic closing process, the trunk lid will
open again automatically. The automatic revers‐
ing function is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attentiveness.
During the closing process, make sure that
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no body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite the reversing function
The reversing function does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
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over the last Ó in (8 mm) of the closing
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path.
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
When closing, make sure that no body
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parts are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped, use one of the
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following options:
Press the p button on the
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SmartKey.
Press the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button
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on the trunk lid.
Pull the trunk lid handle.
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a
kicking movement under the rear bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (
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and closing ( page 74) the trunk lid.
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