Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
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WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the
vehicle.
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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 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
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NOTE 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 sufficient 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 sufficient.
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 off.
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The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
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The vehicle is locked and the door handles
retracted.
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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 off.
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The windscreen wiper switch is in position
g
.
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The key is at a minimum distance of 6 m away
from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate or a
door could open unintentionally.
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For car washes with a conveyor system:
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Neutral
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is engaged.
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The vehicle is locked from inside.
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Do not make any hand movements in the area
of the overhead control panel or deactivate
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Sliding sunroof and roller
sunblind option in the settings for the MBUX
interior assistant.
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