Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual page 91

88 Opening and closing
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.
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.
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.
1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System 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 boot lid could be opened or closed uninten-
tionally, 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, tarpaulins or other coverings
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are pulled over the bumper.
A protective mat with a length reaching over
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the boot sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
The protective mat is not secured correctly.
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Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
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or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
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