Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 78

76 76 Opening and closing
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
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imum distance of 10 (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing rmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
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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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits Syst em 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, tarps 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 trunk 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 SmartKey
( page 65) or do not carry the SmartKey about
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your person in such situations.