Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Move
your foot in a kicking motion under the
bumper (
→
page 68).
Automatic reversing function of the trunk lid
If an object restricts the trunk lid during the
automatic closing process, the trunk 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 the 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 Ó in (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
SmartKey.
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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 trunk lid.
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Pull the trunk lid handle.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk 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 (
→
page 65)
and closing (
→
page 66) the trunk lid.
68 Opening and closing