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(3 m) away from the vehicle in such sit‐
uations.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements:
R
The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
R
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move‐
ment.
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.
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:
R
The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due
to road salt or snow.
R
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
R
If persons' arms or legs move in the sensor
detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehi‐
cle, sitting on the edge of the cargo compart‐
ment, or picking up objects.
R
If objects are moved or placed behind the
vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning
straps or luggage.
R
When working on the trailer coupling, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (
→
page 58) or do not
carry the SmartKey about your person in such
situations.
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 8 in (20 cm) before the end position.
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Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.
70 Opening and closing