Keeping the air-water duct free
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Keep the area between the hood and the
windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow
and leaves.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
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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.
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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 vehicle 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 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 sliding sunroof are
completely closed.
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The outside mirrors are folded in.
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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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The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle, otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
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In car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
tral i is engaged.
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Drive straight and in the center of the guide
rails of the car wash to prevent damage to
the tires and rims.
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In car washes with a conveyor system: if you
would like to leave the vehicle while it is
being washed, make sure the SmartKey is
located in the vehicle. The park position j
is otherwise automatically engaged.
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If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
Automatic car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for
driving into the automatic car wash. Car wash
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