Camera - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Care
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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 automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing 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 at position
R
0.
the 360° camera or rear view camera is
R
switched off.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion 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 SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion 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 auto-
matic 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 transmis-
sion 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 nec-
X
essary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
X
Key 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
Remove Start/Stop button from ignition
X
lock ( page 189).
Y
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if nec-
X
essary.
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
X
Key in the ignition lock.