Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 338

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when the engine is switched off or at very
low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmis-
sion position D or R the automatic trans-
mission will automatically switch to park
position P and block the wheels.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
R
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 position N neu-
tral:
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Operating with the Start/Stop button only:
Engage park position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition lock
X
( page 146).
Y
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button:
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
X
sary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
X
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
X
vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
X
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
X
tle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
X
air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
X
frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
X
thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
X
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!
Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
tires
R
door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
R
electrical components
R
battery
R
connectors
R