Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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Remove cap 1 by the tab, place on the edge
of the filler opening and engage in place.
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Add washer fluid.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect 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 the braking
effect has been fully restored.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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to avoid possible water ingress in the vehicle,
it is preferable to use car washes which allow
the high-pressure pre-cleaning to be deacti‐
vated (specification for the convertible pro‐
gram).
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it is imperative to avoid a subsequent hot-
wax treatment.
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remove the SmartKey in order to ensure that
the wind deflector on the windshield retracts.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
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the 360° Camera or the rear view camera is
switched off.
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the side windows and soft top are closed
completely.
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the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off.
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the windshield wiper switch is in position g .
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in car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
tral i is engaged.
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the SmartKey is at a distance of at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle, otherwise the
trunk lid could open unintentionally.
% If you would like to leave the vehicle while it
is being washed, make sure the SmartKey is
located in the vehicle. The j gear is other‐
wise automatically engaged.
330 Maintenance and care