Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 92

Observe the notes when opening (
and closing ( page 87) the tailgate.
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% Two warning tones sound when the tailgate
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 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
page 86)
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away from the vehicle in such situa‐
tions.
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 again.
When making the kicking movement, make
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sure that your feet are firmly on the ground,
otherwise you could lose your balance, e.g.
on ice.
Opening and closing
1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
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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