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Observe the following notes:
The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
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vehicle while performing the kicking move‐
ment.
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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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due
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to road salt or snow.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.
The tailgate could be opened unintentionally in
the following situations:
If a person's arms or legs are moving in the
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sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing
the vehicle or picking up objects.
If objects are moved or placed behind the
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vehicle, e.g. tensioning straps or luggage.
If clamping straps, tarps or other coverings
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are pulled over the bumper.
If a protective mat with a length reaching
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over the trunk sill down into the detection
range of the sensors is used.
If the protective mat is not secured correctly.
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Opening and closing
Deactivate the key functions (
page 53) or do
/
not carry the SmartKey about your person in
such situations.
Releasing the tailgate in an emergency
Climb into the cargo compartment from the
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vehicle interior.
Unhook the cargo compartment cover, if nec‐
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essary (
page 82).
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Remove the warning triangle from the warn‐
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ing triangle holder .
Press carpet
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down.
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