Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2021, Owner'S Manual

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* NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten‐
tional opening of the tailgate
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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 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.
1 Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
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.
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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
sensor 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. tensioning straps or luggage.
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Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other cover‐
ings 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, trail‐
ers or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (
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or do not carry the key about your person in
such situations.
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