Cleaning And Care; Information On Washing The Vehicle In A Car Wash; Notes On Using High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

284 Maintenance and care
Pull cap 1 off by the tab.
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Refill washer fluid.
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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.
After the vehicle has been washed,
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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:
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD
R
function are switched off.
The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
R
switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are
R
completely closed.
The blower for the ventilation/heating is
R
switched off.
The windshield wiper switch is in position 0.
R
In car washes with a towing mechanism: neu‐
R
tral i is engaged.
The SmartKey is at a distance of at least
R
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle, otherwise
the trunk lid could open unintentionally.
% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubber, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
Notes on using high-pressure cleaning equip‐
ment
& WARNING Risk of accident when using
high-pressure cleaning equipment with
round-spray nozzles
The water jet from a round-spray nozzle (dirt
grinder) may cause damage to tires and sus‐
pension components that is not visible.