Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 361

the blower for the ventilation/heating is
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switched off.
the windshield wiper switch is in position g.
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in car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
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tral i is engaged.
the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
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10 ft (3 m ) away from the vehicle, otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
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If you would like to leave the vehicle while it
is being washed, make sure the SmartKey is
located in the vehicle. The B gear is oth‐
erwise automatically engaged.
% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and windshield wiper
blades, this will prevent smearing and
reduce wiper noise.
Information on using a power washer
& WARNING Risk of accident when using
high-pressure cleaning equipment with
round-spray nozzles
The water jet from a round-spray nozzle (dirt
grinder) may cause damage to tires and sus‐
pension components that is not visible.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly.
Do not use high-pressure cleaning
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equipment with round-spray nozzles to
clean your vehicle.
Damaged tires or suspension compo‐
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nents must be replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a power washer:
Keep the SmartKey at least 10 ft (3 m) away
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from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate
could open unintentionally.
Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
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(30 cm) to the vehicle.
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Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in
(70 cm) between the foil-covered parts of the
vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer.
Move the power washer nozzle around whilst
cleaning. The water temperature of the
power washer must not exceed 60 °C.
Observe the information on the correct dis‐
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions.
Do not point the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,
electrical components, batteries, light bulbs
and ventilation slots.
Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted
in specially designated wash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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