Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 80

78 Opening and closing
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 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.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
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sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
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cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-
ing cable or luggage
Clamping straps, tarp or other coverings are
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pulled over the bumper.
A protective mat with a length reaching over
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the loading sill down into the detection range
of the sensors is used.
The protective mat is not secured correctly.
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Deactivate the function of the key (
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do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to a point
shortly before the end position.
Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
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the desired position.
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
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gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The
tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
Complete opening of the tailgate after automatic
stop
Pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate
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again.
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