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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 the automatic transmission
is in transmission position i when washing
your vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The
vehicle may be damaged in another transmis-
sion position.
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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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the blower is switched off
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the windshield wiper switch is at position
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The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
You can clean the vehicle at an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Preferably clean the vehicle at automatic car
washes that use textile washing elements with-
out brushes. This will prevent fine scratches to
the paintwork or decorative films.
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.
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Vehicles with decorative film: select a wash
program without hot wax at the automatic car
wash.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
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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 inlet or the edges of decorative foils.
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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 or the decorative foils.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
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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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.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140 ‡ (60 †).
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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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