Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe 2023 Owner's Manual page 149

& 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 kick-
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ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the boot lid or a
door
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 (high-pressure cleaner)
or 6 m (automatic car wash) 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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If the key is not recognized, e.g., if it is in a
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pocket:
Take the key in your hand.
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or
Ensure that the function of the key is acti-
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vated ( page 61).
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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.
Vehicles with trailer hitch: Perform the kicking
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motion to the left or right of the ball head.
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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.