Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2020, Owner'S Manual

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With the boot lid completely open, press and
hold the p button on the key. The key
must be in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
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With the boot lid completely opened, make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (
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page 83).
Boot lid automatic reversing function
The boot lid is fitted with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If an obsta‐
cle stops the boot lid during the automatic clos‐
ing procedure, it will automatically open again.
The automatic reversing function is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
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During the closing process, make sure that
no body parts are in the closing area.
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
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towards the end of the closing procedure
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
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Ensure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
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If someone is trapped, use one of the
following options:
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Press the p button on the key.
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Press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
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Press the closing or locking button
on the boot lid.
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Pull the boot lid handle.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt boot lid movement by performing a
kicking movement under the rear bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (
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page 80)
and closing (
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page 81) the boot lid.
Opening and closing 83
Internal use only