Care; Washing By Hand - Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual

After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
!
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
R
in the car wash
R
!
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.
!
Make sure that:
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
R
are fully closed
the blower is switched off
R
the windshield wiper switch is at position 0
R
the 360° camera or rear view camera is
R
switched off
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged
!
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
R
using a power washer
R
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
!
Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position N when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
Operating with the SmartKey:
R
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 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 135).
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.

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