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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 04:30 PM
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2024 E350 4MATIC SEDAN. 2021 AMG GLA35
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My wife's AMG GLA 35 has only 900 miles on it so far. One thing we can’t find is Car Wash Mode or Function. The GLA Manual says she should have it. The AMG Supplement doesn't say anything to the contrary. Does anyone have this on a 2021 AMG GLA, 35 or 45? And how do you get it to work? Thanks for any help you can give us.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:49 PM
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Car Wash Mode is an option under Quick Access.
It's not entirely clear what models have it and what requirements there are for it to be available.
It's possible to activate it via coding, though. RJ can do it for you: https://rjautomotive.net/
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 11:27 PM
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Thanks for this info. I’ll follow up with the RJ tip. For now though, problem is I can’t find quick access!
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Thanks for this info. I’ll follow up with the RJ tip. For now though, problem is I can’t find quick access!
Looks like this. Car Wash Mode is the button at the very bottom.


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Old Oct 12, 2021 | 01:35 PM
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I would hope that your owners manual might address this in some way as well.
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Believe me, 190Efan, I have searched and re-searched every section of the Manual. It does address the Car Wash Function. It tells me to go to MultiMedia Homepages, then Settings, and then QuickAccess. Trouble is, Quick Access doesn’t come up for me! So I can’t see the sort of screen that Eaton showed above. My screen starts with Assistance, then Vehicle. I guess I will have to get in touch with RJ now!

Thanks to you both!
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Finally got good info from my Dealership Tech Dept. The GLA 35 does not have Car Wash Function, but the GLA 45 does (along with the Quick Access Setting). Why an AMG should be short changed like this when the GLA 250 has it as standard, is beyond me. Still, at least I now know that I definitely don't have it!
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Originally Posted by N514864
Finally got good info from my Dealership Tech Dept. The GLA 35 does not have Car Wash Function, but the GLA 45 does (along with the Quick Access Setting). Why an AMG should be short changed like this when the GLA 250 has it as standard, is beyond me. Still, at least I now know that I definitely don't have it!
Oh, that's very unfortunate.
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