Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021 Operator's Manual page 279

Active Parking Assist
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To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
During towing
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In a car wash
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* NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car
wash
Before driving into a car wash make
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sure that the car wash is suitable for
the vehicle dimensions.
Ensure there is sufficient ground clear‐
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ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the
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car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐
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vated.
The HOLD function is switched off.
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The surround view camera or the rear view
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camera is switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are
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completely closed.
The blower for the ventilation/heating is
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switched off.
The windshield wiper switch is in position
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g.
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.
For car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
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tral i is engaged.
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In car washes with a conveyor system: if you
leave the vehicle while it is being washed,
make sure the SmartKey is located in the
vehicle. The park position j is otherwise
automatically engaged.
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% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
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.