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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 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 vehicle is locked and the door handles
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retracted.
the side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
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pletely closed.
the outside mirrors are folded in.
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the blower for the ventilation and heating is
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switched off.
the windshield wiper switch is in position g.
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the key is at a minimum distance of 20 ft (6 m)
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away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk 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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Do not make any hand movements in the area
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of the overhead control panel or deactivate
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Sliding Sunroof and Roller
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Sunblind
option in the settings for the MBUX
interior assistant.
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If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper blades, this will
prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Information 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.
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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 when using a
power washer, ensure the following:
the key is at a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m)
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away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk lid
or a door could open unintentionally.
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.
Keep a minimum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm)
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from the vehicle.
Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
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vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a minimum distance of 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the foiled parts of the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Move the power washer
nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle. The
water temperature of the power washer must
not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the operating instructions of the
equipment manufacturer.
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