Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 93

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 88) 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 kick-
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ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the boot lid or a
door
when using an automatic car wash
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when using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate the function of the key in
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these situations.
or
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Make sure that the key is at a minimum
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distance of 3 m (high-pressure cleaner)
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Opening and closing
or 6 m (automatic car wash) away from
the vehicle.
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 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 again.
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