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Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are
not successful, wait ten seconds.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
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Snow or dir t, e.g. from road salt, covers the
sensor area.
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The kicking movement is made using a pros‐
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally 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.
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Work is being undertaken on the trailer hitch,
on trailers or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the SmartKey functions (→ page 64)
or do not carry the SmartKey about your person
in such situations.
Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range to approx‐
imately 8 in (20 cm) before the end position.
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Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.
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Press and hold the closing button in the tail‐
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated.
The tailgate will then stop in the stored posi‐
tion when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the
outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped
automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
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Press and hold the closing button in the tail‐
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.
Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency
key
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Fold the rear seat backrest forwards.
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Opening and closing
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