When making the kicking movement, make sure
that your feet are firmly on the ground, other‐
wise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Requirements:
R
The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.
R
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move‐
ment.
R
Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
R
Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
R
The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
1
Sensor detection range
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
R
Snow or dirt, e.g. from road salt, covers the
sensor area.
R
The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐
tionally, in the following situations:
R
If a person's arms or legs are moving in the
sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing
the vehicle, sitting on the edge of the trunk,
or picking up objects.
R
If objects are moved or placed behind the
vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning
straps or luggage.
R
When working on the trailer coupling, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (
→
page 63) or do not
carry the SmartKey about your person in these
and similar situations.
Switching separate trunk locking on/off
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate
locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.
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