Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 74

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kicking movement within the detection range
of sensors.
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If the Smart ey is within the rear detection
range of EYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
using a car wash
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using a power washer
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Make sure that the Smart ey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
General notes
Vehicles ith E ESS G
ac a e you can unlock the tailgate without
using your hands. This is useful if you have your
hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement
under the rear bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
Carry your EYLESS-GO key about your per-
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son. The EYLESS-GO key must be in the rear
detection range of the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make
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sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise
lose your balance, for example on ice.
Always ensure that you only make the kicking
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movement within the detection range of sen-
sors :.
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
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rear area while doing so.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
Unlocking the tailgate via the sensor does not
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function while the engine is being started.
Dirt caused by road salt or snow around sen-
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sors : may restrict functionality.
Using the tailgate unlocking function via the
sensor with a prosthetic leg may restrict func-
tionality.
If a EYLESS-GO key is within the rear detec-
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tion range of EYLESS-GO, the sensors could
be triggered. Therefore, the tailgate could be
unlocked unintentionally if, for example, you:
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Do not carry the EYLESS-GO key about your
person in these situations or in situations sim-
ithout carbon
ilar to these. This prevents the tailgate from
being unlocked unintentionally.
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range : below the bumper with your foot.
The tailgate opens slightly.
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If the tail ate does not unloc after sev
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eral attem ts wait at least ten seconds and
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not unlock. Repeat the
leg movement more quickly if this occurs.
nloc in from inside the vehicle
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Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
sit on the edge of the cargo compartment.
set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
polish the rear of the vehicle.
eration
o unloc kick into sensor detection
o o en raise the tailgate.
WARNING