Mercedes-Benz EQS, Operator'S Manual

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Two warning tones sound when the tailgate is
opening or closing.
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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 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 rmly 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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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
Syst System limits em 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.
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The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
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A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
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Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. a charging cable or luggage.
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Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
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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.
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Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
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