Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 466)

R Vehicles with a SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door or front-passenger door when the
engine is switched off. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission selects park
position
P automatically and locks the
wheels. You can prevent this by shifting
the automatic transmission to
N
beforehand.
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position
P
automatically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position
N:
X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (
Y page 303) in the ignition lock.
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position
N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
! Make sure that:
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the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
R the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed).
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the windshield wiper switch is in position
0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Washing by hand
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when
washing the underbody of the vehicle.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
X Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
X Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water
jet.
X Do not point the water jet directly at the air
inlets.
X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
Power washers
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WARNING
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
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tires
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door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
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electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
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seals
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