Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 63

60 Opening and closing
Obstruction detection with reversing function
The tailgate is equipped with automatic object
detection with reversing function. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the tailgate during the auto‐
matic closing process, the tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic object detection
with reversing function is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attentiveness when closing
the tailgate.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
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over the last 8 mm of the closing move‐
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ment
The reversing feature therefore cannot pre‐
vent someone being trapped in these situa‐
tions.
Make sure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped:
press the q button on the key or
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press the closing button on the tailgate or
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pull the handle of the tailgate
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Opening and closing the EASY-PACK tailgate
Requirements:
The rear window is closed.
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The tailgate is unlocked.
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There are no persons within the swinging
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range of the tailgate.
The q button on the key is programmed to
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open and close the tailgate (
Opening
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or
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Closing
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or
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Press button 1 in the handle and step out of
the swinging range of the tailgate.
Briefly press and hold the q button on the
key.
Automatic operation is started. The tailgate
opens and swings upwards.
In addition, you will hear two warning signals.
Press button 2 in the tailgate and step out
of the swinging range of the tailgate.
Briefly press and hold the q button on the
key.
Automatic operation is started and the tail‐
gate closes.
During closing, closing button
two warning tones sound.
2 flashes and