RThe surround view camera or therear view
camera is switched o.
RThe vehicle is locked and the door handles
retracted.
RThe side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
pletely closed.
RThe blowerfortheventilation and heating is
switched o.
RThe windshield wiper switch is in position g.
RThe SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
20 (6 m) away from thevehicle. Otherwise
thetailgate or a door could open unintention-
ally.
RFor car washes with a conveyor system:
-Neutral iis engaged.
-The vehicle is locked from inside.
RDo not make any hand movements in the area
of theoverhead control panel or deactivate
(/page 316) theSliding Sunroof and Roller
Sunblind option in the settings forthe MBUX
interior assistant.
%If, aer the car wash, youremove thewax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
NNoottes on using a powes on using a power wer washerasher
&WWARNINGARNING Risk of an accident when using
powerwashers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
#Do not use a powerwasher with round-
spray nozzles.
#Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe thefol-
lowing when using a powerwasher:
RThe SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
10 (3 m) away from thevehicle. Otherwise,
thetailgate or a door could open unintention-
ally.
RMaintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
to thevehicle.
RVVehicles witehicles with decorh decorativative fe foil:oil: Parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
between thefoil-covered parts of thevehicle
and the nozzle of the powerwasher. Move the
powerwasher nozzle around whilst cleaning.
The watertemperature of the powerwasher
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
RObserve the information on the correct dis-
tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions.
RDo not direct the nozzle of the powerwasher
directly at sensitive parts, such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sources
and ventilation slits.
WWashing tashing the vhe vehicle behicle by handy hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays.
#Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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