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140 Opening and closing
The kicking motion triggers the opening or closing
process alternately.
If you stop the tailgate opening process with a
R
kicking motion, the tailgate is closed with the
next kicking motion
If you stop the tailgate closing process with a
R
kicking motion, the tailgate is opened with the
next kicking motion
In the following cases, the tailgate can only be
closed with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
If the vehicle is switched on and the key's
R
unlock function has been set so that only the
driver's door is unlocked when activated
(
page 129).
/
If the vehicle has been centrally locked from
R
the inside (
page 133).
/
Observe the notes when opening (
and closing (
page 137) 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
R
when using a high pressure cleaner
R
Deactivate the function of the key in
#
these situations.
or
Make sure that the key is at a minimum
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distance of 3 m away from the vehicle.
Ensure that you are standing firmly on the ground
when performing the kicking motion. You could
otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
The key is behind the vehicle.
R
If the key is not recognised:
page 137)
/
Take the key in your hand.
-
or
Ensure that the function of the key is acti-
-
vated (
page 50).
/
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Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
R
when performing the kicking motion.
Do not come into contact with the bumper
R
when performing the kicking motion.
Do not carry out the kicking motion too slowly.
R
The kicking motion must be towards the vehi-
R
cle and back again.
Vehicles with trailer hitch: Perform the kicking
R
motion to the left or right of the ball head.
1
Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking motions are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
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