Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon 2021, Owner'S Manual

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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt boot lid movement by performing 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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A warning tone sounds while the boot lid is
opening or closing.
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WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
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Always ensure that you only make a kick-
ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the boot lid 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 key in
these situations.
or
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Make sure that the key is at a minimum
distance of 3 m (high-pressure cleaner)
or 6 m (automatic car wash) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing firmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes:
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The key is behind the vehicle.
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Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle
while performing the kicking movement.
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Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
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Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
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The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
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