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Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
General notes
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When cleaning your car, do not use:
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dry, coarse or hard cloths
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abrasive cleaning agents
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solvents
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cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces and films with hard
objects, e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise,
you may scratch or damage the surfaces and
films.
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Do not park your vehicle for a long period of
time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
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Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
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WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
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When Active Brake Assist, Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is
activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in
certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems 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 sliding sunroof are
closed completely
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the blower is switched off
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the windshield wiper switch is in position
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the 360° camera or the rear view camera is
deactivated
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
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If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
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when using an automatic car wash
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when using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 3 m
away from the vehicle.
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If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
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when using an automatic car wash
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when using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
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Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position i when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
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Operating with the SmartKey:
Care
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