Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual page 70

Observe the notes when opening (
and closing ( page 64) the boot lid.
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% A warning tone sounds while the boot 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 boot 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 key located is at least 3 m
page 63)
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away from the vehicle in such situa‐
tions.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing firmly on the ground you
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements:
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.
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.
Opening and closing
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. road
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salt or snow.
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
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thetic leg.
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