Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Select Activate .
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is
shown by an % next to the respective setting.
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For an overview of the settings made when
activating automatic car wash mode
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page 410).
Deactivating automatic car wash mode
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Select Switch Off .
The automatic car wash settings are reset.
% The automatic car wash mode is automatically
deactivated as soon as a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h) is exceeded.
Information on using a power washer
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WARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers 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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Do not use a power washer with round-
spray nozzles.
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Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing when using a power washer:
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The key is at a minimum distance of 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
trunk lid or a door could open unintentionally.
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Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
to the vehicle.
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Vehicles with decorative films: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the film-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around while cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
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Observe the information on the correct dis-
tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions.
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Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, illuminates
or louvers.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress
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Take care not to point the water jet
directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only in specially designated wash bays).
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Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
dry using a chamois.
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Observe the notes on the care of car parts
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412 Maintenance and care