Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021 Operator's Manual page 78

76 Opening and closing
% A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.
& WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
Always ensure that you only make a
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kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
When using an automatic car wash
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When using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure
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that the SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing firmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
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vehicle while performing the kicking move‐
ment.
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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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
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snow.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.