Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 325

Ensure there is sufficient 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 sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car
wash, ensure the following beforehand:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
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ted.
The HOLD function is switched off.
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The 360° camera or the reversing camera is
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switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
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pletely closed.
The outside mirrors are folded in.
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The blower for the ventilation and heating is
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switched off.
The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
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The key is at a minimum distance of 10 ft
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(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
tailgate 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
will otherwise be engaged automatically.
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To prevent damage to the tires or rims, drive
straight and into the center of the guide rails
of the car wash.
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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 324).
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The following settings are adjusted when car wash
mode is activated:
The outside mirrors will be folded in.
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To prevent the windshield washer system from
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starting up automatically, the rain sensor will
be deactivated.
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The rear window wiper will be deactivated.
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The air conditioning system will be set to air-
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recirculation mode.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactiva-
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ted.
Vehicles with 360° camera: The front image
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will be activated after approximately eight sec-
onds.
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: The vehicle will be
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raised to the maximum possible chassis
level( page 226).
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If raising takes longer than 25 seconds, the
following message will appear on the driver's
display:
Preparation for Automatic Car Wash Incom-
plete See Central Display. After some time,
the vehicle will automatically continue being
raised.
Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: The
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vehicle will be raised to the maximum possible
chassis level( page 233).
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