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NNOOTE
TE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations:
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
R
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
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NNOOTE
TE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
#
Before driving into a car wash make sure
that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle dimensions.
#
Ensure there is su cient ground clear-
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
#
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:
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
R
The HOLD function is switched o .
R
The surround view camera or the rear view
camera is switched o .
R
The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
pletely closed.
R
The blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched o .
R
The windshield wiper switch is in position
g
.
R
The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
10 (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
R
In automatic car washes with conveyor sys-
tems:
-
Neutral
i
is engaged.
-
If you would like to leave the vehicle while
it is being washed, make sure the Smart-
Key is located in the vehicle. The park
position
j
is otherwise automatically
engaged.
%
If, a er the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
AAut
utomatic car w
omatic car wash mode
ash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driv-
ing into the automatic car wash. Car wash mode
can be activated at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h) (
/
page 287).
The following settings are made when car wash
mode is activated:
R
The outside mirrors are folded in.
R
To prevent the windshield washer system from
starting up automatically, the rain sensor is
deactivated.
R
The rear window wiper is deactivated.
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Summary of Contents for EQB 2022
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Page 10: ...R Opens the hood 282 S Electric parking brake 177 T Light switch 124 8 8 At a glance Cockpit...
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