Mercedes-Benz S-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 100)

R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
R
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality.
Operation
X
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range : under the bumper with your foot.
You will hear a warning tone while the trunk
lid is opening or closing.
X
If the trunk lid does not open after sev-
eral attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then move your leg under the bumper once
again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid does not open or
close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R
kick with your leg in the sensor detection
range : under the bumper or
R pull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid or
R press the closing button in the trunk lid or
R
press the F button on the SmartKey
If the trunk lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will open.
If the trunk lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in
the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R Press the F button on the key.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R Press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid.
R Pull the trunk lid handle.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i The opening dimensions of the trunk lid
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
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page 437).
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