Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a
minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) (power
washer) or 20 ft (6 m) (automatic car
wash) 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 SmartKey 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.
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 trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten‐
tionally, 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, tarps or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
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A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range
of the sensors is used.
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.
Deactivate the SmartKey functions (
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or do not carry the SmartKey about your person
in such situations.
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