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I never use automated carwashes, but recently after back surgery I was considering it. The manual for my 2020 says there should be an Automatic Car Wash Mode in the Quick Access settings, but I do not have that, only Parktronic, HUD & Lowering. Do others have it?
Last edited by GregW / Oregon; Dec 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM.
I never use automated carwashes, but recently after back surgery I was considering it. My manual says there should be an Automatic Car Wash Mode in the Quick Access settings, but I do not have that, only Parktronic, HUD & Lowering. Do others have it?
If you have a 2025, I heard it is removed across models.
I access the menu directly through the Car button on the console. A shortcut.
I don't remember a car wash mode on my 2020 EABC, (I also don't remember looking for it).
It's useful beyond just raising the car. It folds the mirrors, disables the wipers, and opens the rear camera for cleaning.
Hope you can find, but EABC cars may not have it.
I access the menu directly through the Car button on the console. A shortcut.
I don't remember a car wash mode on my 2020 EABC, (I also don't remember looking for it).
It's useful beyond just raising the car. It folds the mirrors, disables the wipers, and opens the rear camera for cleaning.
Hope you can find, but EABC cars may not have it.
I used that button. My manual specifically mentions E-ABC cars.
Same, MY20 (October 2019 build date) 450 with E-ABC and I have it - though have never tried it.
I do recall a forum thread from some years ago wondering about the feature and why some have it and some don't. Also vague recollection in the thread of a hypothesis that some unrelated dealer software update removed (or added) carwash mode as an unintended side effect, but my memory is hazy.
Same, MY20 (October 2019 build date) 450 with E-ABC and I have it - though have never tried it.
I do recall a forum thread from some years ago wondering about the feature and why some have it and some don't. Also vague recollection in the thread of a hypothesis that some unrelated dealer software update removed (or added) carwash mode as an unintended side effect, but my memory is hazy.
Separate note, for those with E-ABC stereo cameras, make sure to clean them. I just cleaned mine a month ago and my E-ABC is working really well. I never received a "camera restricted" error and my windshield looked spotless inside the camera hood and out. Prior to this, I had noticed E-ABC wasn't smoothing out the nearby bumps and dips as it did before.
My 2022 has it. I don't know what it does. Either way don't go through the scratch machine. Long term dirty is better than any car wash. People think the touchless can be safe but the harsh chemicals are not good either. Wish you were closer and I'd hand wash it for you.
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