Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

Page: 307 / 453

Keeping the air-water duct free
#
Keep the area between the bonnet and the
windscreen free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow
and leaves.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
#
After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking
power has been fully restored.
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain 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 sit‐
uations:
#
during towing
#
in a car wash
* NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car
wash
#
Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
the vehicle dimensions.
#
Ensure there is sufficient 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 sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐
vated.
R
The HOLD function is switched off.
R
The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
R
The side windows and sliding sunroof are
completely closed.
R
The blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off.
R
The windscreen wiper switch is in position
g .
R
The key is at a minimum distance of 3 m
away from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate
could open unintentionally.
304 Maintenance and care