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Ensure that there is no one in the sweep
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of the rear wing.
If someone does become trapped when
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the rear wing is extended, press the dis-
play switch again immediately.
The rear wing will then extend again.
* NOTE Damage to the rear wing during
washing at an automatic car wash
If the rear wing is extended, it may be dam-
aged if the vehicle is washed at an automatic
car wash.
Extend the rear wing manually only when
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washing the vehicle by hand.
Before entering an automatic car wash,
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ensure that the rear wing is retracted.
Requirements:
The vehicle is switched on.
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The tailgate is closed.
R
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As described below for the display button, you
can also extend or retract the rear wing using
a steering wheel button (
page 155).
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To extend: press display button 1.
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To retract: press and hold display button 1.
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The rear wing will extend or retract.
If you extend the rear wing when stationary and
switch off the vehicle, the rear wing will remain in
the extended position. Only when you start the
vehicle again and pull away will the rear wing
automatically move to the speed-dependent posi-
tion.
Driving and parking 219
Display button symbol
2
and its color indicate
the following positions of the rear wing:
Rear wing retracted (blue)
R
Rear wing extended in various positions (yel-
R
low and red)
Rear wing extended to maximum (red)
R
The various positions of the ~ rear wing are
also shown in the driver's display and correspond
to those of the display button.
▌Adjusting the fixed rear wing
Requirements:
There is a socket wrench available for the rear
R
wing's bolts.
There is a releasable, medium-strength bolt
R
lock to hand.
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Vehicles with the AMG Aerodynamics package
are equipped with a fixed rear wing. The posi-
tion of this rear wing is not adjustable.
The rear wing improves the rear axle output and,
therefore, the vehicle's driving stability. You can
move the rear wing into an inclined and a flat
position.
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