Mercedes-Benz EQS 2022, Operator'S Manual

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If the tailgate is stopped in an intermediate
position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as
it begins to open.
If an obstacle obstructs the tailgate during the
automatic opening process, blockage detection
will stop the tailgate. The automatic blockage
detection function is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attentiveness.
Closing t Closing the t he tailg ailgate ate
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured su ciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
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Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
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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.
NNoottes on closing t es on closing the t he tailg ailgat ate: e: your vehicle is
equipped with automatic key recognition. If a
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is detected in
the vehicle, the tailgate will not be locked.
Note that the tailgate will not be locked in the fol-
lowing situation:
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You have locked the vehicle and close the tail-
gate while a SmartKey belonging to the vehicle
is inside the vehicle.
and
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A second SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is
not detected outside the vehicle.
Automatic SmartKey recognition is only an aid
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.
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Before locking, ensure that at least one
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is outside
the vehicle.
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TTo close t o close the t he tailg ailgat ate: e: pull the tailgate down-
wards slightly. Release it as soon as it begins
to close.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate
Parts of the body could 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:
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Press the H button on the SmartKey.
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Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
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Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
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Press the top of the Mercedes star on the
tailgate.
VVehicles wit ehicles with HANDS-FREE A h HANDS-FREE ACCESS: CCESS: it is also
possible to stop the closing process by making a
kicking movement below the rear bumper.
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