Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019 Operator's Manual page 76

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Opening and closing
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements:
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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Sensor detection range
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Snow or dirt, e.g. from road salt, covers the
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sensor area.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐
tionally, 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, sitting on the edge of the trunk,
or picking up objects.
If objects are moved or placed behind the
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vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning
straps or luggage.
When working on the trailer coupling, trailers
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or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO ( page 63) or do not
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carry the SmartKey about your person in these
and similar situations.
Switching separate trunk locking on/off
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.