Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-CLASS, Owner'S Manual

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After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions
in order to restore full braking efficiency.
!
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
!
Make sure that:
R
the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R
the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (OFF button is depressed).
R
the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
tion 0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
!
If the key is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the unin-
tentional opening of the boot:
R
using a car wash
R
using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 2 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 key:
Do not remove the key 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 automatic transmis-
sion 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 key:
X
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Select neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
essary.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
X
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Engage park position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock (
Y
page 191).
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Select neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
essary.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
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