Mercedes-Benz EQC Owner's Manual page 88

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 key, or
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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
Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
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tailgate
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 (
and closing ( page 83) the tailgate.
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% Two warning tones sound when the tailgate
is opening or closing.
* 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 3 m
away from the vehicle in such situa‐
tions.
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.
Observe the following notes:
The key is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
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while performing the kicking movement.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement.
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