Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 315

312 Maintenance and care
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
R
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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* NOTE 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 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-
R
ted.
The HOLD function is switched off.
R
The 360° camera or the reversing camera is
R
switched off.
The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
R
pletely closed.
The outside mirrors are folded in.
R
The blower for the ventilation and heating is
R
switched off.
The windscreen wiper switch is in position g.
R
The key is at a minimum distance of 3 m away
R
from the vehicle. Otherwise, the boot 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
will otherwise be engaged automatically.
% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Information on using a high-pressure cleaner
& WARNING Risk of an accident when using
high-pressure cleaners 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 high-pressure cleaner with
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round-spray nozzles.