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Changing brake light bulb

Bulbs for brake lights are located behind the

panel in the side of the cargo area.

IMPORTANT

Never touch the glass part of the bulbs

with your fingers. Grease from your fingers

is vaporised by the heat, coating the reflec-

tor and then causing damage.

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Exterior lamp positions (p. 617)

Bulb specifications (p. 621)

Bulb replacement (p. 617)

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4. Undo the grey bulb holder by turning it

anticlockwise and pulling it out.

5. Remove the bulb by pressing it in and

turning anticlockwise.

1. Press in the panel hatch at the upper edge

to detach it.

6. Fit a new bulb by pressing it in and turning

it clockwise.

2. Move the insulation aside to access the

brake light bulb.

7. Attach the bulb holder by turning it clock-

wise.

8. Fit the supporting bridge with associated

spring bolt and make sure that the clips

align in the correct position. Tighten the

spring bolt until it stops, max. 2 Nm (1.5 ft

lbs).

9. Move back the insulation and then hook in

the panel and press it back into place.

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Replacing the rear fog lamp bulb

The rear foglight is fitted in the rear bumper

Exterior lamp positions (p. 617)

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on the driver's side.

Bulb specifications (p. 621)

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3. Undo the black bulb holder by turning it

anticlockwise and pulling it out.

4. Remove the bulb by pressing it in and

turning anticlockwise.

The rear fog light is only fitted on the driver's side.

1. Loosen the foglight unit on the driver's

side by inserting a flat object, such as a

table knife or a screwdriver, on the bulb

kit's narrower short side of the keypad and

then prize the foglight unit out.

5. Fit a new bulb by pressing it in and turning

it clockwise.

6. Attach the bulb holder by turning it clock-

wise.

7. Move back the insulation and then hook in

the panel and press it back into place.

2. Unplug the connector.

3. Undo the bulb holder by turning it anti-

clockwise and pulling it out.

IMPORTANT

4. Remove the bulb by pressing it in and

turning anticlockwise.

Never touch the glass part of the bulbs

with your fingers. Grease from your fingers

is vaporised by the heat, coating the reflec-

tor and then causing damage.

5. Fit a new bulb by pressing it in and turning

it clockwise.

6. Attach the bulb holder by turning it clock-

wise.

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7. Plug in the connector.

Bulb specifications

Cleaning the interior

Specifications for replaceable bulbs.

Use cleaning agents and car care products

recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and

deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is

important prior to using cleaning agents.

8. Insert the hook on the wide part of the

foglight unit in the rear bumper and rotate

the unit inwards so that the clips engage.

Contact a workshop¹⁷if faults occur in lamps

other than bulbs. If a fault occurs in LED¹⁸

lamps, the entire lamp unit usually must be

replaced.

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IMPORTANT

Exterior lamp positions (p. 617)

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Certain items of coloured clothing (e.g.

dark jeans and suede garments) may

stain the upholstery. If this occurs, it is

important to clean and treat these

parts of the upholstery as soon as pos-

sible.

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Function

Type

Bulb specifications (p. 621)

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Rear direction indicators

Brake lights

PY24W

H21W LL

Rear fog lamp

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Never use strong solvents such as

washer fluid, pure petrol or white spirit

or concentrated alcohol to clean the

interior, since this may damage the

upholstery as well as other interior

materials.

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Watt

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Exterior lamp positions (p. 617)

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Bulb replacement (p. 617)

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Never spray the cleaning agent directly

onto components that have electrical

buttons and controls. Wipe them

instead using a moistened cloth con-

taining the cleaning agent.

Sharp objects and Velcro may damage

the fabric upholstery.

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Only use cleaning agents on the type

of material for which they were

intended.

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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Cleaning the centre display

IMPORTANT

Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

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Dirt, stains and grease from fingers can affect

the centre display's performance and reada-

bility. Clean the screen frequently with a

microfibre cloth.

The microfibre cloth used to clean the cen-

tre display must be free from sand and dirt.

Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

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Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

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IMPORTANT

Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

When cleaning the centre display, only use

gentle pressure on the screen. Heavy pres-

sure can damage the screen.

Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

IMPORTANT

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

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Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemi-

cals directly on the centre display. Do not

use window cleaning agent, other cleaning

agents, aerosol spray, solvents, alcohol,

ammonia or cleaning agent containing

abrasive.

1. Turn off the centre display with a long

press on the home button.

Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels or

tissue paper, since they may scratch the

centre display.

2. Wipe the screen with the microfibre cloth

supplied or use another microfibre cloth of

equivalent quality. Wipe the screen with a

clean and dry microfibre cloth using small

circular movements. If necessary, lightly

moisten the microfibre cloth with clean

water.

Related information

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

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3. Activate the display with a short press on

the home button.

Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

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Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

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Cleaning fabric upholstery and

headlining

It is recommended to use a fabric cleaning

agent when cleaning textile fabric. Clean if

necessary, and treat stains straight away.

IMPORTANT

Always clean the entire upholstery, even

there are only individual stains. This is to

avoid water rings.

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Never scrape or rub a stain since this may

damage the upholstery.

Do not remove the upholstery for cleaning.

Cleaning the headlining

1. Brush the headlining carefully using a soft

brush.

IMPORTANT

Never use stain removing agent or strong

solvents, they could damage the uphols-

tery.

2. Follow the instructions for the fabric

cleaning agent.

3. Then use a soft and lint-free cloth to wipe

the headlining.

Cleaning fabric upholstery

1. Start by vacuum cleaning the upholstery.

2. Follow the instructions for the fabric

cleaning agent.

IMPORTANT

Careless cleaning can damage the headlin-

ing.

3. When cleaning fabric, a spray extraction

cleaner is recommended for suction of the

washing fluid and subsequent water rins-

ing.

Related information

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

IMPORTANT

Some coloured clothing (such as jeans and

suede garments) may stain the fabric

upholstery. Heavy stains such as oil may

be difficult to remove.

Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

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Cleaning the seatbelts

Cleaning textile floor and entrance

mats

It is recommended to use a fabric cleaning

agent when cleaning mats. Clean regularly,

and deal with stains straight away. Vacuum-

ing is important prior to using cleaning

agents.

Remove inlaid carpets for separate cleaning of

the floor carpet and the inlaid carpets. Each

inlay mat is secured with pins.

Use cleaning agents and car care products

recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and

deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is

important prior to using cleaning agents.

Use water and a synthetic detergent. A special

textile cleaning agent is available from Volvo

retailers. Ensure that the seatbelt is dry before

allowing it to retract.

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

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1. Remove the inlay mat by taking hold of

the inlay mat at each pin and lifting the

mat straight up.

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and

dirt.

Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

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NOTE

Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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The inlay mats must not be swung around

without care or hit against objects to

remove dirt since this can crack the inlay

mats.

Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

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3. A textile cleaner is recommended for

stains on the floor mat, after vacuuming.

4. After cleaning, fit the inlay mat in place by

pressing it in at each pin.

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3. Thoroughly dampen the stain using the

sponge, allow the sponge to absorb the

stain without scrubbing.

Cleaning leather upholstery*

WARNING

Use cleaning agents and car care products

recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and

deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is

important prior to using cleaning agents.

Only use one inlaid mat at each seat, and

check before setting off that the mat by the

driver's seat is firmly affixed and secured in

the pins so that it does not get caught

adjacent to and under the pedals.

4. Wipe the stain with a soft cloth and allow

the leather to dry thoroughly.

Protecting the leather upholstery

1. Apply a small amount of leather protective

agent to a cloth and then apply it to the

leather in light circular motions.

Volvo's leather upholstery* is treated to pre-

serve its original appearance.

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Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Leather upholstery* is a natural product that

changes and acquires a beautiful patina over

time. Regular cleaning and treatment are

required in order that the properties and col-

ours of the leather shall be preserved. Volvo

offers a comprehensive product, Volvo Leather

Care KitWipes, for cleaning and treatment of

leather upholstery. The protective outer layer

of the leather is preserved when this is used

according to the instructions.

Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

2. Allow to dry for about 20 minutes.

Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

> Protecting the leather upholstery

makes it more resistant to the stresses

from the sun's UV radiation.

Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

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Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

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To achieve results that are as good as possi-

ble, Volvo recommends cleaning and applica-

tion of the protective cream one to four times

per year (or more frequently if required). Volvo

Leather Care Kit/Wipes is available from Volvo

dealers.

Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

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Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

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Cleaning the leather upholstery

1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp

sponge and squeeze until a foam is cre-

ated.

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

2. Use the sponge on the stain in a circular

motion.

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Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

Cleaning the leather steering

wheel

Cleaning interior plastic, metal and

wood parts

Use cleaning agents and car care products

recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and

deal with stains straight away.

A fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly

moistened with water, available from Volvo

dealers, is recommended for cleaning interior

parts and surfaces.

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Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

Use cleaning agents and car care products

recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and

deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is

important prior to using cleaning agents.

Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the

leather steering wheel with protective plastic.

We recommend Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes

for cleaning the leather steering wheel. First

remove dirt, dust, etc. with a damp sponge or

cloth.

Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

(p. 626)

Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong

stain removers, either.

IMPORTANT

Do not use solvent that contains alcohol

when cleaning the glass for the driver dis-

play.

Sharp objects, e.g. rings, can damage the

leather on the steering wheel.

Related information

IMPORTANT

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces are

easily scratched. Clean these surfaces with

a clean, dry microfibre cloth using small,

circular motions. If needed, dampen the

microfibre cloth with a little clean water.

Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 624)

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Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats

(p. 624)

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Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 625)

Cleaning the interior (p. 621)

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Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood

parts (p. 626)

Cleaning the centre display (p. 622)

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Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining

(p. 623)

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Cleaning the exterior

Polishing and waxing

IMPORTANT

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-

ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as

firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches

and keeps the car fresh. Perform the cleaning

in a car wash with oil separator. Use car

shampoo that is recommended by Volvo.

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull

or to give the paintwork extra protection. The

car does not need to be polished until it is at

least one year old. However, the car can be

waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax

the car in direct sunlight, the surface being

polished should be a maximum of 45 °C

(113 °F).

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

rubber.

When using degreasant on plastic and rub-

ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-

essary. Use a soft washing sponge.

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could

wear away or damage the glossy surface

layer.

Related information

Wash and dry the car thoroughly before

you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off

asphalt and tar stains using tar remover or

white spirit. More stubborn stains can be

removed using fine rubbing paste

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 627)

Polishing and waxing (p. 627)

Handwashing (p. 628)

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Polishing agent that contains abrasive

must not be used.

Automatic car wash (p. 629)

High-pressure washing (p. 631)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 631)

designed for car paintwork. Use cleaning

agent recommended by Volvo.

IMPORTANT

Use cleaning agent recommended by

Volvo. Other treatment such as preserving,

sealing, protection, lustre sealing or similar

could damage the paintwork. Paintwork

damage caused by such treatments is not

covered by Volvo warranty.

Polish first with a polish and then wax

with liquid or solid wax. Follow the

instructions on the packaging carefully.

Many preparations contain both polish

and wax.

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 632)

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 633)

Rustproofing (p. 633)

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IMPORTANT

Related information

Never polish or wax any matt details on the

car. This can destroy the matt effect and

give the surface a permanent shine.

Cleaning the exterior (p. 627)

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Handwashing (p. 628)

Automatic car wash (p. 629)

High-pressure washing (p. 631)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 631)

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 632)

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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 633)

Rustproofing (p. 633)

If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on

very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case,

the surfaces must not be hot from the sun.

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Handwashing

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The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-

ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as

firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches

and keeps the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in

a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use

car shampoo. Use cleaning agents and car

care products recommended by Volvo.

Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and

plenty of lukewarm water. Ensure that the

sponge is dirt-free. Dirt on the sponge

may cause you to scratch the car during

washing.

Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm

soap solution or car shampoo.

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Important points to remember when

handwashing the car

Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or

a water scraper. If you avoid allowing

drops of water to dry in strong sunlight,

you reduce the risk of water drying stains

which may need to be polished out.

Avoid washing the car in direct sunlight.

This can cause the detergent or wax to dry

and have an abrasive effect.

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Remove bird droppings from the paint-

work as soon as possible. They contain

substances that damage and discolour

paintwork very quickly. For example, use

soft paper or sponge soaked in plenty of

water. An authorised Volvo workshop is

recommended for the removal of any dis-

colouration.

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After the car has been washed, tar from

asphalt may remain. Use tar remover that

is recommended by Volvo to get rid of the

last spots.

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WARNING

Always have the engine cleaned by a work-

shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is

hot.

Wash the underbody, including wheel

housings and bumpers.

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Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt

has been removed so as to reduce the risk

of scratches from washing. Do not spray

directly onto the locks.

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Automatic car wash

IMPORTANT

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork.

Dirty headlamps have impaired functional-

ity. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuel-

ling.

Remember to remove dirt from the drain

holes in the doors and in the sills after

washing the car.

Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents

but use water and a non-scratching

sponge instead.

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 627)

Washing the car in an automatic car wash is a

simple and quick way of getting it clean, but it

cannot reach everywhere. Volvo recommends

washing your car by hand or using an auto-

matic car wash supplemented with washing

by hand.

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Polishing and waxing (p. 627)

Automatic car wash (p. 629)

High-pressure washing (p. 631)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 631)

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NOTE

Outside lighting such as headlamps and

rear lamps may temporarily have conden-

sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-

mal, all exterior lighting is designed to

withstand this. Condensation is normally

vented out of the lamp housing when the

lamp has been switched on for a time.

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 632)

NOTE

Volvo recommends that the car is not

washed in an automatic car wash during

the first few months (this is because the

paintwork has not fully hardened).

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 633)

Rustproofing (p. 633)

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Automatic parking brake activation setting

(p. 414)

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the panoramic roof*

and sun visor are closed before wash-

ing the car.

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IMPORTANT

Before driving the car into an automatic car

wash, deactivate the functions for auto-

matic braking when stationary and auto-

matic parking brake application. If these

functions are not deactivated, the brake

system will jam when the car is stationary

and the car will not be able to move.

Never use polishing agent with abra-

sive properties on the panoramic roof.

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Never use wax on the rubber mould-

ings around the panoramic roof.

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IMPORTANT

Cleaning the exterior (p. 627)

Polishing and waxing (p. 627)

Handwashing (p. 628)

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For car washes where the car is pulled for-

ward with rolling wheels, the following

applies:

The system will automatically switch to P

mode unless the above step is followed.

The wheels are locked in P mode, which

they should not be when putting the car

through an automatic car wash.

High-pressure washing (p. 631)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 631)

1. Before washing the car, make sure that

the automatic rain sensor is deacti-

vated, otherwise there is the risk of it

starting and damaging the wiper arms.

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 632)

NOTE

2. Make sure that the door mirrors are

retracted, any auxiliary lamps secured,

antennas retracted or removed, other-

wise they risk being damaged by the

automatic car wash.

Be aware that if the car has the keyless

locking and unlocking function*, the car

can be locked/unlocked when the car is

being washed if the remote control key is

within range.

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 633)

Rustproofing (p. 633)

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Automatic braking when stationary

(p. 415)

3. Drive into the car wash.

Automatic parking brake activation setting

(p. 414)

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4. Switch off the "Automatic braking at

Test the brakes

WARNING

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*

(p. 252)

standstill" function using the button

on the tunnel console.

5. Switch off the "Automatic parking

brake application" function via the top

view of the centre display.

Always test the brakes after washing the

car, including the parking brake, to ensure

that moisture and corrosion do not attack

the brake linings and reduce braking per-

formance.

6. Switch off the engine by pressing the

start button next to the steering wheel.

Hold the button depressed for at least

2 seconds.

Depress the brake pedal now and then while

driving long distances in rain or slush. The fric-

tion heat means that the brake linings heat up

and dry out. Do the same after starting in very

damp or cold weather.

The car is ready for the car wash.

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