Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual page 79

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite the reversing function
The reversing function does not react:
To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fin‐
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gers.
Over the last Ó in (8 mm) of the closing
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path.
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
When closing, make sure that no body
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parts are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
Press the p button on the SmartKey,
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or
Press or pull the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door, or
Press the closing or locking button on the
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tailgate, or
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
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Opening and closing
Observe the notes when opening (
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and closing ( page 75) the tailgate.
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% Two warning tones sound when the tailgate
is opening or closing.
& 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
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kicking 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 KEYLESS-GO or make sure
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that the key located is at least 10 ft
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