Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017 Owner's Manual page 79

76 Opening and closing
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt boot 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 (
and closing ( page 74) the boot lid.
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% A warning tone sounds while the boot 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 boot 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 key located is at least 3 m
away from the vehicle in such situa‐
tions.
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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.