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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
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (
→ page 71)
and closing (→ page 72) the tailgate.
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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
kicking 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 KEYLESS-GO or make sure
that the key located is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle in such sit‐
uations.
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:
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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.
Opening and closing
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