Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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HANDS-FREE ACCESS 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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Two warning tones sound when the tailgate 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.
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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 SmartKey
in these situations.
or
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 ft (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 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-
ment.
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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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