Care
Car washes
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Deactivate the rain sensor*, refer to
page 63, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.
Notes
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggeredbytheinteriormotionsensorofthe
alarm system*. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 43.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60
℃.
Guide rails in car washes
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll when the following
steps are taken:
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
Manual transmission:
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control*, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
Automatic transmission/Sport automatic trans‐
mission*:
1.
2.
3.
Depress the brake pedal.
30
cm.◀
Engage transmission position N.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Release the parking brake, refer to page 60,
or deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 61.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
4.
Switch the engine off.
Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
Washing in automatic car washes
Your vehicle can be washed in automatic car
washes right from the start.
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
Notes
Note the following:
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
Transmission position
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Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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