Care - Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual

After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
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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:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Preferably use automatic car washes with
adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning. This
corresponds with the specification for the
Cabriolet program. In car washes that use
high water pressures, there is a risk that a
small amount of water may leak into the vehi-
cle.
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Make sure that the vehicle is not subse-
quently treated with hot wax.
!
Always remove the SmartKey before wash-
ing the vehicle in a car wash. This ensures that
the wind deflector on the windshield is retrac-
ted. The wind deflector may otherwise be
damaged.
!
Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
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Make sure that:
the side windows and soft top are closed
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completely
the blower is switched off
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the windshield wiper switch is in position 0
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the 360° camera or the rear view camera is
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deactivated
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
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If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the trunk:
using a car wash
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using a power washer
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
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Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position i when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
Operating with the SmartKey:
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Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. Do not open the driver's door
when the engine is switched off or at very
low speeds. Otherwise, when in transmis-
sion position h or k, the automatic
transmission will automatically switch to
park position j and block the wheels.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
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Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position h or k, the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park posi-
tion j and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position
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Operating with the SmartKey and Start/Stop
button:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
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Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
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Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Operating with the Start/Stop button only:
Engage park position j.
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Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition lock
X
( page 123).
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 i.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
X
sary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
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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.

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