Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Notes on closing the tailgate: your vehicle is
equipped with automatic key recognition. If a key
belonging to the vehicle is detected in the vehi‐
cle, the tailgate will not be locked.
Note that the tailgate will not be locked in the
following situation:
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You have locked the vehicle and close the
tailgate while a key belonging to the vehicle
is inside the vehicle.
and
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A second key belonging to the vehicle is not
detected outside the vehicle.
Automatic key recognition is only an aid and is
not a substitute for your attentiveness.
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Before locking, ensure that at least one key
belonging to the vehicle is outside the vehi‐
cle.
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To close the tailgate: pull the tailgate down‐
wards with the handle and let it drop into the
lock.
Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate
Body parts may become trapped. There may
be people in the closing area.
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity
of the closing area.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
Press the p button on the key.
R
Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
R
Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
tailgate.
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is
also possible to stop the closing process by
making a kicking movement below the rear
bumper.
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Pull the tailgate downwards slightly. Release
it as soon as it begins to close.
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Switch on the power supply or the ignition.
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