Mercedes-Benz E CLASS 2020 Operator's Manual page 79

In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
When closing, make sure that no body
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parts are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped, use one of the
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following options:
Press the p button on the
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SmartKey.
Press the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button
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on the trunk lid.
Press the top of the star on the
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trunk lid.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk 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 (
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and closing ( page 75) the trunk lid.
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% A warning tone sounds while the trunk 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
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kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
When using an automatic car wash
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When using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure
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that the SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
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