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

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If someone is trapped:
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Press the p button on the SmartKey,
or
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Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door, or
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Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate, or
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Pull the tailgate handle.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by
performing 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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WARNING 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
kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
* NOTE 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 KEYLESS-GO or make sure
that the key located is at least 10 ft
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