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Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
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WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until the braking
effect has been fully restored.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
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the 360° Camera or the rear view camera is
switched off.
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the extendable rear wing is completely
retracted.
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the side windows and sliding sunroof are
completely closed.
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the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off.
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the windshield wiper switch is in position g.
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the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle, otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
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in car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
tral i is engaged.
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In car washes with a conveyor system: if you
would like to leave the vehicle while it is
being washed, make sure the SmartKey is
located in the vehicle. The j gear is other‐
wise automatically engaged.
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If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
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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