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To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function in the following or similar sit-
uations:
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when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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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.
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Make sure that:
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the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
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that the blower of the ventilation/heating
system is switched off (OFF button has
been pressed).
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the windshield wiper switch is at position
g.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
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In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position i; otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
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Vehicles with a SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. 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. 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 135).
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
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Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
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Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
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.
X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets.
X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X
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
Care
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Maintenance and care
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