Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.
Active Brake Assist
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
HOLD function
Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
the HOLD function is switched off.
the side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
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.
for car washes with a conveyor system: neutral is engaged.
In car washes with a conveyor system: if you leave the vehicle while it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. The park position 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.
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driving into the automatic car wash. Car wash mode can be activated at a speed of up to 20 km/hMore.
the outside mirrors are folded in.
to prevent the windscreen washer system from starting up automatically, the rain sensor is deactivated.
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.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is displayed by a behind the respective setting.
Above a speed of 20 km/h car wash mode is automatically 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.