Function - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

Care
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Before driving into an automatic car wash,
make sure that it is suitable for the dimen-
sions of the vehicle. In particular, make sure
that:
there is enough ground clearance between
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the vehicle underbody and the guide rails of
the automatic car wash.
the clearance width of the automatic car
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wash is sufficient, particularly the width of
the guide rails.
you enter the automatic car wash straight
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and in the center of the guide rails in order
to avoid damaging the tires or wheel rims.
Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle
is washed. The exterior mirrors could other-
wise be damaged.
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If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is
activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in
certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
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Make sure that:
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
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are fully closed.
the ventilation/heating is switched off (the
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OFF button has been pressed).
the windshield wiper switch is in position 0.
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Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
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In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position N, otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
Vehicles with a SmartKey:
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Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. Do not open the driver's door or
front-passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P auto-
matically and locks the wheels. You can
prevent this by shifting the automatic trans-
mission to N beforehand.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
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Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P auto-
matically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N:
Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
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ignition is switched off.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
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lock ( page 145).
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Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
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N.
Release the brake pedal.
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Release the electric parking brake.
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Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
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in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all countries
concerned.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
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vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
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shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
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tle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
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air inlets.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
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frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
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thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
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work.