2022 GLS 450 Car Wash Prep
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2022 GLS 450 Car Wash Prep
Hi folks. I have a new 2022 GLS 450, and it has a car wash prep feature that prepares the car to go through a car wash. My manual states that when going through a car wash, the key fobs need to be outside of the car and at least 10 feet away from it (!!!!) if you have the kick-to-open rear hatch. I understand that this will inhibit the rear sensors from misinterpreting the brush motion as a kick and thereby opening the rear hatch in the middle of the car wash. I wonder how many people have or will have this little nightmare happen to them...
Anyways, my question is as follows: Will the car wash prep button/feature inhibit the rear hatch opening so that you don't need to leave the keys outside while inside the wash? It would be a simple thing to include in the list of things the feature prepares, but the manual doesn't seem to indicate that this is the case. Since it's all done in software, I presume, it would appear to be a pretty easy thing to do.
Thanks for any feedback.
Anyways, my question is as follows: Will the car wash prep button/feature inhibit the rear hatch opening so that you don't need to leave the keys outside while inside the wash? It would be a simple thing to include in the list of things the feature prepares, but the manual doesn't seem to indicate that this is the case. Since it's all done in software, I presume, it would appear to be a pretty easy thing to do.
Thanks for any feedback.
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not fully sure about the answer to your question but just in case car wash mode doesn't prevent it, you could double tap the lock button to disable the keyless go function during the car wash or enable valet mode and lock the rear hatch (the switch in the glovebox). If you were to disable they key, just make sure to re-enable it again by pressing any button.
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Hi folks. I have a new 2022 GLS 450, and it has a car wash prep feature that prepares the car to go through a car wash. My manual states that when going through a car wash, the key fobs need to be outside of the car and at least 10 feet away from it (!!!!) if you have the kick-to-open rear hatch. I understand that this will inhibit the rear sensors from misinterpreting the brush motion as a kick and thereby opening the rear hatch in the middle of the car wash. I wonder how many people have or will have this little nightmare happen to them...
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Anyways, my question is as follows: Will the car wash prep button/feature inhibit the rear hatch opening so that you don't need to leave the keys outside while inside the wash? It would be a simple thing to include in the list of things the feature prepares, but the manual doesn't seem to indicate that this is the case. Since it's all done in software, I presume, it would appear to be a pretty easy thing to do.
If you want to see the full list of everything the car wash prep feature does, just activate it. It brings up a complete list of all actions it takes and checks them off as they are completed. Raising the vehicle always takes the longest time, most of the rest are done relatively quickly.
