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* N N O O TE TE Damage caused by automatic brak-
ing
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain sit-
uations:
Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
During towing.
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In a car wash.
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* N N O O TE TE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
Before driving into a car wash make sure
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that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle dimensions.
Ensure there is su cient ground clear-
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ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the
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car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is su cient.
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 o .
R
The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
R
switched o .
The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
R
pletely closed.
The blower for the ventilation and heating is
R
switched o .
The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
R
The key is at a minimum distance of 10
R
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise the
trunk lid could open unintentionally.
For car washes with a conveyor system:
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Neutral i is engaged.
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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 is
otherwise automatically engaged.
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If, a er the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Inf Infor ormation on using a pow
mation on using a power w
er washer
asher
& W W ARNING
ARNING 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.
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.
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