Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, Operator'S Manual

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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
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Ensure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
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If someone is trapped, use one of the
following options:
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Press the p button on the
SmartKey.
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Press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
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Press the closing or locking button
on the trunk lid.
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Press the top of the Mercedes star
on the trunk lid.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or interrupt trunk 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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and closing (
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% A warning tone sounds while the trunk 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
kicking movement within the detection
range of the sensors.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by
unintentionally opening the trunk lid
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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 KEYLESS-GO or make sure
that the SmartKey located is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in
such situations.
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