Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual page 154

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152 Opening and closing

* NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by

obstacles above the vehicle

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when it is opened.

Make sure that there is sufficient space

behind and above the tailgate.

If the tailgate is unlocked, press the top of the

Mercedes star.

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a

kicking movement with your foot below the

Pull remote operating switch

Press and hold the H button on the key.

If the tailgate is stopped in an intermediate

position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as

it begins to open.

If an obstacle obstructs the tailgate during the

automatic opening process, blockage detection

will stop the tailgate. The automatic blockage

detection function is only an aid. It is not a substi-

tute for your attentiveness.

Closing the tailgate

& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

until the tail-

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.