Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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* NNOOTE TE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain sit-
uations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
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During towing
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In a car wash
* NNOOTE TE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
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Before driving into a car wash make sure
that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle dimensions.
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Ensure there is su cient ground clear-
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
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Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is su cient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car
wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
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The HOLD function is switched o .
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The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched o .
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the extendable rear wing is completely retrac-
ted.
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The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
pletely closed.
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The blower for the ventilation and heating is
switched o .
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The windscreen wiper switch is in position g .
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The key is at a minimum distance of 3 m away
from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate could
open unintentionally.
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For car washes with a conveyor system:
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Neutral i is engaged.
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If you would like to leave the vehicle while
it is being washed, make sure the key is
located in the vehicle. The park position
j is otherwise automatically engaged.
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If, a er the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Inf Infor ormation on using a high-pr mation on using a high-pressur essure cleaner e cleaner
&
W WARNING ARNING Risk of an accident when using
high-pressure cleaners with round-spray
nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
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