Mercedes-Benz EQS 2022, Operator'S Manual

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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped.
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Make sure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
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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.
HANDS-FREE A HANDS-FREE ACCESS function CCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by per-
forming 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.
* NNOOTE TE Vehicle damage due to uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate or a door
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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 the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 (6 m) (automatic car
wash) away from the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing rmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
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The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-
ment.
90 90 Opening and closing
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