Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
!
If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
R
when towing the vehicle
R
in the car wash
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!
Make sure that:
R
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
R
the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed).
R
the windshield wiper switch is at position
0.
R
the 360° camera or rear view camera is
switched off.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
!
If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
R
using a car wash
R
using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
!
Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in neutral position N when washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The
vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
R
Operating with the SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door when the engine is switched off or
at very low speeds. Otherwise, when in
transmission position D or R the auto-
matic transmission will automatically
switch to park position P and block the
wheels.
R
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park
position P and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N
neutral:
Operating with the SmartKey:
X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
essary.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
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Care
Maintenance
and
care