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.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
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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 from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
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During towing.
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In a car wash.
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NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
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Before driving into a car wash make sure
that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle dimensions.
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Ensure there is sucient ground clear-
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
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Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is sucient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car
wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
R
The HOLD function is switched o.
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The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched o.
R
The vehicle is locked and the door handles are
retracted.
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The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
pletely closed.
R
The outside mirrors are folded in.
R
The blower for the ventilation and heating is
switched o.
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The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
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