With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close or interrupt boot 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 More and closing More the boot lid.
A warning tone sounds while the boot lid is opening or closing.
The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system.
when using an automatic car wash
when using a high pressure cleaner
When making the kicking movement, make sure that your feet are firmly on the ground, otherwise you could lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
The key is behind the vehicle.
Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle while performing the kicking movement.
Do not come into contact with the bumper while making the kicking movement.
Do not carry out the kicking movement too slowly.
The kicking movement must be towards the vehicle and back again.
If several consecutive kicking movements are not successful, wait ten seconds.
The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. due to road salt or snow.
The kicking movement is made using a prosthetic leg.
If a person's arms or legs are moving in the sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehicle or picking up objects.
If objects are moved or placed behind the vehicle, e.g. tensioning straps or luggage.
If clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings are pulled over the bumper.
If a protective mat with a length reaching over the boot sill down into the detection range of the sensors is used.
If the protective mat is not secured correctly.
When working on the trailer coupling, trailers or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate KEYLESS-GO More or do not carry the key about your person in such situations.