Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle
has been washed. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions
in order to restore full braking efficiency.
!
When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat-
ically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or similar situations:
R
when towing away
R
in a car wash
!
Make sure:
R
the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R
the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (OFF button is depressed).
R
the windscreen wiper switch is at position
0
R
the 360° camera or reversing camera is
switched off.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
!
If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the boot lid opening
unintentionally:
R
using a car wash
R
using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
!
Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position N when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
R
Operating with the key:
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door when
the engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
R
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position
N:
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only:
X
Engage park position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 145).
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X
Select neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the
ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehicle
in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windscreen and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windscreen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Care
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Mainten
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