Keeping the air/water duct free
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Keep the area between the hood and the
windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow or
leaves.
Relling the windshield washer system
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WARNING Risk of re and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Windshield washer concentrate is highly am-
mable.
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Avoid re, open ames, smoking and the
creation of sparks when using windshield
washer concentrate.
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is unlocked.
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Press on the rear area of washer uid ller ap
1.
Washer uid ller ap 1 will open.
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Add washer uid.
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Close washer uid ller ap 1.
%
Further information about the windshield
washer uid (/ page 405)
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking eect aer washing the
vehicle
The braking eect is reduced aer washing
the vehicle.
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Aer the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the
trac conditions until the braking eect
has been fully restored.
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NOTE Damage caused by automatic brak-
ing
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain sit-
uations:
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
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Maintenance and care