Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 69

With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a
kicking movement under the rear bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (
and closing ( page 64) the trunk lid.
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A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid 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 Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
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 SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing firmly on the ground, oth‐
erwise 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.
Opening and closing
The kicking movement must be towards the
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vehicle and back.
1 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:
The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due
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to road salt or snow.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.
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