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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-
R
ted.
The HOLD function is switched off.
R
The 360° Camera or the rear view camera is
R
switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
R
pletely closed.
The blower for the ventilation and heating is
R
switched off.
The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
R
The key is at a minimum distance of 10 ft
R
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
tailgate could open unintentionally.
For car washes with a conveyor system:
R
Neutral i is engaged.
-
If you would like to leave the vehicle while
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it is being washed, make sure the key is
located in the vehicle. Park position j
will otherwise be engaged automatically.
%
If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Automatic car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driv-
ing into an automatic car wash. Car wash mode
can be activated at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h) (
page 296).
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The following settings are adjusted when car wash
mode is activated:
The outside mirrors will be folded in.
R
To prevent the windshield washer system from
R
starting up automatically, the rain sensor will
be deactivated.
The rear window wiper will be deactivated.
R
The air conditioning system will be set to air-
R
recirculation mode.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactiva-
R
ted.
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Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image
R
will be activated after approximately eight sec-
onds.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this will
be shown by the % symbol next to the respec-
tive setting.
Above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), car wash
mode will be deactivated automatically.
The following settings will be reset when car wash
mode is deactivated:
The outside mirrors will be folded out.
R
The rain sensor will be activated.
R
The rear window wiper will be activated.
R
The air conditioning system will be set to fresh
R
air mode.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be reset to
R
the previously selected setting.
Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image
R
will be deactivated at speeds above 11 mph
(18 km/h).
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