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Quick start and Tips
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the
vehicle.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
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carefully while paying attention to the
traffic conditions until braking power has
been fully restored.
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
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To avoid damaging the vehicle, deactivate
these systems e.g. during towing or in the car
wash.
* NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
Before driving into a car wash make sure
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that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle 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:
To avoid possible water ingress in the vehicle,
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it is preferable to use car washes that allow
the high-pressure pre-cleaning to be deactiva-
ted (specification for the cabriolet program).
Avoid any hot-wax treatment.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
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ted.
The HOLD function is switched off.
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The 360° camera or the reversing camera is
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switched off.
The extendable rear wing is completely retrac-
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ted.
The active aerodynamics profile is fully retrac-
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ted.
The side windows and soft top are closed
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completely.
The blower for the ventilation and heating is
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switched off.
The windscreen wiper switch is in position g.
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The key is at a minimum distance of 6 m away
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from the vehicle. Otherwise, the boot lid or a
door could open unintentionally.
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.
For car washes with a conveyor system:
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Neutral i is engaged.
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The vehicle is locked from the inside.
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