Washing The Vehicle And Cleaning The Paintwork; Automatic Car Wash - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Care
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Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork

Automatic car wash

G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
R
in the car wash
R
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that:
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
R
are fully closed.
the ventilation/heating is switched off
R
(the OFF button has been pressed).
the windshield wiper switch is in position
R
0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
! If the key is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
using a car wash
R
using a power washer
R
Make sure that the key is at least 6.5 ft
(2 m) away from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic
transmission is in neutral position N when
washing your vehicle in a tow-through car
wash. The vehicle may otherwise be
damaged.
Operating with the SmartKey:
R
Do not remove the SmartKey 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 transmission 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
transmission 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 SmartKey:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if
X
necessary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the
X
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Make sure that 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