Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 Owner's Manual page 100

ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Always ensure that you only make a kicking
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movement within the detection range of
sensors :.
Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear
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area while doing so.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
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while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
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when the engine is started.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
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detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. The boot
lid could thus be opened or closed unin-
tentionally, for example, if you:
set something down or lift something
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behind the vehicle
polish the rear of the vehicle
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Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in such situations. This will
prevent the unintentional opening/closing
of the boot.
Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
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may restrict functionality.
Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
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thetic leg may restrict functionality.
Operation
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
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range : under the bumper with your leg.
You will hear a warning tone while the boot
lid is opening or closing.
If the boot lid does not open after sev-
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eral attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then move your leg under the bumper once
again.
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If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the boot lid does not open or
close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
move your foot in sensor detection
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range : under the bumper, or
pull the handle on the outside of the boot lid
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or
press the closing button in the boot lid or
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press the F button on the key
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If the boot lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
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the boot lid will open.
If the boot lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
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the boot lid will close.
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