Mercedes-Benz E 300, Owner'S Manual, Page: 69 / 465

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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: move
your foot below the bumper (
→
page 66).
Automatic reversing function of the boot lid
If an object restricts the boot lid during the auto‐
matic closing process, the boot lid opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing function
is only an aid and is not a substitute for your
attentiveness.
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When closing, 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 does not react:
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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.
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over the last 8 mm of the closing path.
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
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When closing, make sure 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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Press the top of the star on the boot
lid.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the boot lid by
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
66 Opening and closing