Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 163

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Make a kicking movement with your foot
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below the bumper ( page 161).
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Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If a solid
object hinders or restricts the tailgate when it is
closing automatically, the tailgate will automati-
cally open again slightly. Automatic blockage
detection with reversing function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute for your attentiveness when you
are closing the tailgate.
During the closing process, make sure that no
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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.
Ensure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
Press the p 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.
Pull the tailgate handle.
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by per-
forming a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when the tailgate opens
( page 158) and closes ( page 159).
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Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is
opening or closing.
F167 0009 02
Opening and closing 161
& 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 kick-
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ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
* NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate
when using an automatic car wash
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when using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate the function of the key in
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these situations.
or
Make sure that the key is at a minimum
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distance of 3 m away from the vehicle.