Mercedes-Benz EQB 2022 Operator's Manual page 92

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
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towards the end of the closing procedure
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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped.
Ensure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
Press the p button on the key.
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Press or pull the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button on the
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tailgate.
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 per-
forming 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 87) 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 the function of the key in
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these situations.
or
Make sure that the key is at a minimum
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distance of 3 m away from the vehicle.
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.
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