Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
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The sensors are 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
A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
R
Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-
ing cable, or luggage
R
Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. a charging cable or luggage.
R
Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
R
A protective mat with a length reaching over
the boot sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.
R
Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (
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page 57) or
do not carry the key 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 up to a point
shortly before the end position.
#
Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.
#
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The
tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the top part of the
Mercedes star on the tailgate again after it has
stopped automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
#
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.
Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key
Requirements:
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The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
R
The load compartment cover has been
removed.
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