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vehicle in the detection range of KEYLESS-
GO.
When making the kicking movement, make
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sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise
lose your balance, for example on ice.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you make the kicking movement
only within the detection range of the sensors.
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If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the trunk lid:
when using an automatic car wash
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when using a power washer
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Always ensure that you make the kicking
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movement only within the detection range of
sensors :.
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
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rear area while doing so.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function dur-
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ing engine start.
Dirt caused by road salt and snow build-up
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around sensors : may restrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
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thetic leg may restrict functionality.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is at the rear of the vehi-
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cle in the detection range of KEYLESS-GO,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.
The trunk lid could thus be opened or closed
unintentionally, for example, if you:
sit on the edge of the trunk.
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set something down or lift something up
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behind the vehicle.
polish the rear of the vehicle.
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Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about your
person in these situations or in situations sim-
ilar to these. This will prevent the uninten-
tional opening/closing of the trunk lid.
Operation
To open/close: kick your foot into sensor
X
detection zone : below the bumper.
A warning tone will sound while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.
If the trunk lid does not open after several
X
attempts: wait at least ten seconds then
move your leg under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the trunk lid does not open or close.
Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this
occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure, you
have the following options:
kick with your foot into sensor detection
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range : under the bumper
Pull the handle on the outside of the trunk lid.
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Press the closing button on the trunk lid.
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Pull or press the remote operating switch on
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the driver's door.
Press the F button on the SmartKey.
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