Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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HANDS-FREE A HANDS-FREE ACCESS function CCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by per-
forming 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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and closing (
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% Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is
opening or closing.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
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Always ensure that you only make a kick-
ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
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NNOOTE TE Vehicle damage due to uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate
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when using an automatic car wash
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when using a high pressure cleaner
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Deactivate the function of the key in
these situations.
or
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Make sure that the key is at a minimum
distance of 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.
R
Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
while performing the kicking movement.
R
Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
R
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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