Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 261

The following settings are reset when car wash
mode is deactivated:
The outside mirrors are folded out.
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The rain sensor is activated.
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The rear window wiper is activated.
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The air conditioning system is set to fresh air
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mode.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is reset to the
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previously selected setting.
Vehicles with surround view camera: the
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front image is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h).
Activating/deactivating automatic car wash
mode
Requirements:
The vehicle is stationary.
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The engine is running.
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Multimedia system:
© Settings Quick Access
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Activating automatic car wash mode
Select Automatic Car Wash Mode.
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Select Start.
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If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is
displayed by a % behind the respective set‐
ting.
% For an overview of the settings made when
activating automatic car wash mode
( page 257).
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Deactivating automatic car wash mode
Select Stop.
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The automatic car wash settings are reset.
% The automatic car wash mode is automati‐
cally deactivated as soon as a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h) is exceeded.
Maintenance and care 259
Notes on using a power washer
& WARNING Risk of an accident when
using power washers with round-spray
nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex‐
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round-
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spray nozzles.
Have damaged tires or chassis parts
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replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a power washer:
The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
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10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise,
the trunk lid could open unintentionally.
Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
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(30 cm) to the vehicle.
Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.