Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual page 100

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Make a kicking movement with your foot
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below the bumper ( page 97).
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Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If an obsta‐
cle obstructs the tailgate during the automatic
closing process, it will automatically open again
slightly. Automatic blockage detection with the
reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐
stitute for your attentiveness.
During the closing process, make sure that
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no body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
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towards the end of the closing procedure.
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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
Make sure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
Press the H button on the key.
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Press or pull the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button on the
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tailgate.
Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
R
tailgate.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
Opening and closing
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate 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 95) the tailgate.
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page 94)
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