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front-passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position j auto-
matically and locks the wheels. You can
prevent this by shifting the automatic trans-
mission to i beforehand.
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position j auto-
matically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position i:
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Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
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Turn the SmartKey to position in the ignition
lock 2 (Y page 140).
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
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Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Release the electric parking brake.
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Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all countries
concerned.
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Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
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Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets.
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Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
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Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
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Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
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WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
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Always maintain a distance of at least 12 in
(30 cm) between the vehicle and the power
washer nozzle. Information about the correct
distance is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
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Tires
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Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
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Electrical components
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Battery
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Plug-type couplings
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Light bulbs
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Seals
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Trim elements
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Ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
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Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm)
between the film-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Care
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Maintenance and care
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