Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing rmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
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The key is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-
ment.
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Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
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Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
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The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
Syst
System limits em limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
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The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
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The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten-
tionally, in the following situations:
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A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
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Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-
ing cable or luggage
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Clamping straps, tarp or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
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A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.
Deactivate the function of the key (
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page 64) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Switc Switching separ hing separat ate tr e trunk loc unk locking on or king on or oo
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.
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