Care - Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual

After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions
in order to restore full braking efficiency.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
R
in the car wash
R
! Make sure that:
the side windows and sliding sunroof are
R
closed completely.
the blower for the ventilation/heating is
R
switched off (OFF button is depressed).
the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
R
tion 0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
! If the key is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the unin-
tentional opening of the boot:
using a car wash
R
using a high-pressure cleaner
R
Make sure that the key is at least 2 m away
from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in neutral position N when washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The
vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
Operating with the key:
R
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door when
the engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park
position P and block the wheels.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
R
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmis-
sion will automatically switch to park
position P and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N
neutral:
Operating with the key:
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Select neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
X
essary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
X
the ignition lock.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Engage park position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
X
ignition lock ( page 191).
Y
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Select neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
X
essary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
X
the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce

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