Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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1 Sensor detection range
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
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The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due
to road salt or snow.
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The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
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If persons' arms or legs move in the sensor
detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehi‐
cle, sitting on the edge of the luggage com‐
partment, or picking up objects.
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If objects are moved or placed behind the
vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning
straps or luggage.
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When working on the trailer coupling, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (
→
page 67) or do not
carry the key about your person in such situa‐
tions.
Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range, to approx‐
imately 20 cm before the end position.
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Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.
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Press and hold the closing button in the tail‐
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate then stops in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the
outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped
automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
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Press and hold the closing button in the tail‐
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.
Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency
key
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Fold the rear seat backrest forwards.
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Remove the combined luggage cover and net
(
→
page 118).
80 Opening and closing