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  • 07/2019
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Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
WARNING Risk of an accident due to reduced braking power after washing the vehicle

Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.

After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored.
NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
Before driving into a car wash make sure that the car wash is suitable for the vehicle dimensions.
Ensure there is sufficient ground clearance between the underbody and the guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the car wash, in particular the width of the guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand:

  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the HOLD function are deactivated.

  • the 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.

  • the side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.

  • the outside mirrors are folded in.

  • the blower for the ventilation/heating is switched off.

  • the windscreen wiper switch is in position .

  • the key is at a minimum distance of 3 m away from the vehicle, otherwise the tailgate could open unintentionally.

  • in car washes with a conveyor system: neutral is engaged.

Drive straight and in to the centre of the guide rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the tyres and rims.

In car washes with a conveyor system: if you would like to leave the vehicle while it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. The gear is otherwise automatically engaged.

If, after the car wash, you remove the wax from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.

Car wash mode

In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driving into the automatic car wash. Car wash mode can be activated up to a speed of 10 km/hMore.

The following settings are made when car wash mode is activated:

  • the outside mirrors are folded in.

  • the rain sensor is deactivated to prevent the windscreen washer system from starting up automatically.

  • the rear window wiper is deactivated.

  • the windows and the sliding sunroof are closed.

  • the air conditioning system is set to air-recirculation mode.

  • Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated.

  • Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image is activated after approx. eight seconds.

  • Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: the vehicle is raised to the maximum possible chassis level MoreMore.

If one of the settings cannot be made, a is displayed behind the corresponding setting.

Car wash mode is automatically deactivated at speeds above 10 km/h.

The following settings are reset when car wash mode is deactivated:

  • the outside mirrors are folded out.

  • the rain sensor is activated.

  • the rear window wiper is activated.

  • the air conditioning system is set to fresh air mode.

  • Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is reset to the previously selected setting.

  • the windows and the sliding sunroof remain closed.

  • Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h.

  • Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: the vehicle is lowered to the previously set chassis level.

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