Topping up the washer fluid
Washer fluid reservoir (example)
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Pre-mix the washer fluid in the correct mixing
ratio in a container.
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Open the bonnet (/ page 284).
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Pull cap 1 of the washer fluid reservoir
upwards by the tab.
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Pour in the pre-mixed washer fluid.
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Push cap 1 onto the filler opening until it
audibly engages.
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Close the bonnet (/ page 284).
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Mix the washer fluid with windscreen washer
concentrate all year round. Observe the addi‐
tional information on windscreen washer fluid
under "Operating fluids and capacities"
(/ page 342).
Cleaning and care
Notes on washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking
power has been fully restored.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to auto‐
matic braking
When the following functions are activated,
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain sit‐
uations:
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
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when towing
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in a car wash
*
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.
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Ensure there is sufficient 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 sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing before using an automatic car wash:
R
Active Brake Assist is deactivated.
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva‐
ted.
R
The HOLD function is switched off.
R
The side windows and roof are completely
closed.
R
The outside mirrors are folded in and an addi‐
tional antenna is removed, if present.
R
The climate control blower is switched off.
R
The windscreen wiper switch is in position
g.
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash off excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
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