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& 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 SmartKey
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in these situations.
or
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
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imum distance of 10 ft (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your footing is firm. You could otherwise lose
your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
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If the SmartKey is not detected:
Hold the SmartKey in your hand.
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or
Ensure that the SmartKey function is acti-
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vated (
page 72).
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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 touch the bumper while making the
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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.
Opening and closing
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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 sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
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snow.
The kicking movement is made using a pros-
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thetic leg.
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