2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 407
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Operation Vehicle care When taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash, observe the following instructions. Warning! Vehicles with SmartKey: With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. If engaged, release the parking brake ( page 56). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. With the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to park position P. Release the brake pedal. Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button from the starter switch ( page 41). Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch. Switch on the ignition. Depress the brake pedal. Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. Release the brake pedal. If engaged, release the parking brake ( page 56). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch. G When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i After running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the windshield ( page 409). This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield. When leaving the car wash, make sure that the mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may vibrate. 406