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.
•► Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
•► Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
•► Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
•► Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet.
•► Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets.
•► Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently.
•► Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois.
•► Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork.
See also:
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary.
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe driver's door is closed or if your seat belt is fastened.
Rthe electric parking brake is released.
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Coolant
Important safety notes
The coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
corrosion protection
antifreeze protection
raising the boiling ...
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency using the electric parking brake.
While driving, push handle 1 of the electric
parking brake.
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
the ...