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

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1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
R
Snow or dirt, e.g. from road salt, covers the
sensor area.
R
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The boot lid could be opened or closed uninten‐
tionally, in the following situations:
R
A person's arms or legs are moving in the
sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing
the vehicle or picking up objects.
R
Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi‐
cle, e.g. tensioning straps or luggage.
R
Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other cover‐
ings are pulled over the bumper.
R
A protective mat with a length reaching over
the boot sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
R
The protective mat is not secured correctly.
R
Work is being undertaken on the trailer hitch,
on trailers or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (
→
page 74) or do not
carry the key about your person in such situa‐
tions.
Switching separate boot locking on or off
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the boot will remain locked.
#
To switch on: slide the switch to position
1 .
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To switch off: slide the switch to position
2 .
% If an accident has been detected, the boot
will unlock even if separate locking is
switched on.
86 Opening and closing