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The following settings are made when car wash
mode is activated:
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The outside mirrors are folded in.
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The rain sensor is deactivated to prevent
automatic initiation of the windshield washer
system.
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The rear window wiper is deactivated.
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If open, the windows and the sliding sunroof
are closed.
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The air conditioning system is set to air-recir‐
culation mode.
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
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Vehicles with 360° Camera: the image
from the front is shown after about eight sec‐
onds.
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Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE
BODY CONTROL: the vehicle is raised to the
maximum possible chassis level
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If one of these settings cannot be carried out,
this will be indicated by % behind the respec‐
tive setting.
From a speed exceeding 12 mph (20 km/h) car
wash mode is deactivated automatically.
When car wash mode is deactivated the follow‐
ing settings are reset:
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The outside mirrors fold out.
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The rain sensor is activated.
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The rear window wiper is activated.
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The air conditioning system is set to fresh air
mode.
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is reset to the
previously selected setting.
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The windows and the sliding sunroof remain
closed.
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Vehicles with 360° Camera: the image
from the front is switched off from a speed of
11 mph (18 km/h).
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Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE
BODY CONTROL: the vehicle is lowered to
the previously set chassis level.
Information on using a power washer
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WARNING Risk of accident when using
high-pressure cleaning equipment with
round-spray nozzles
The water jet from a round-spray nozzle (dirt
grinder) may cause damage to tires and sus‐
pension components that is not visible.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly.
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Do not use high-pressure cleaning
equipment with round-spray nozzles to
clean your vehicle.
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Damaged tires or suspension compo‐
nents must be replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a power washer:
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Keep the SmartKey at least 10 ft (3 m) away
from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate
could open unintentionally.
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Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
(30 cm) to the vehicle.
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Maintenance and care
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