Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021 Operator's Manual page 77

SmartKey must be 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 75).
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Trunk lid automatic reversing function
The trunk lid is equipped with automatic block‐
age detection with a reversing function. If an
obstacle stops the trunk lid during the automatic
closing procedure, it will automatically open
again. The automatic reversing function is only
an aid and is not a substitute for your attentive‐
ness.
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 reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R
towards the end of the closing procedure
R
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
Ensure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped, use one of the
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following options:
Press the p button on the
R
SmartKey.
Press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button
R
on the trunk lid.
Press the top of the Mercedes star
R
on the trunk lid.
Opening and closing
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 73) the trunk lid.
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