Car wash
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From: DFW area in TEXAS! 🤠
2018 S450 4Matic, 2021 Toyota Tundra, 2010 GL350 (sold)
Car wash
If you ever happen to lose your mind and decide to go through a car wash with your W222, how are you preparing the car? Turning off windshield wipers seems like a good idea. The manual says to keep the key fob 10 ft away from the car. 🤪
I don’t plan on doing this, but it occurred to me just how much could go wrong here. The trunk is going to think about opening.
I don’t plan on doing this, but it occurred to me just how much could go wrong here. The trunk is going to think about opening.
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From: Chicago burbs
2015 S550
Hand wash your car. You'll be much happier with the result and it will avoid dulling paint swirls. Touchless washes are loaded with harsh chemicals which are terrible for your car.
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From: Alien Town Roswell NM
2014 S550
I think leaving the key fob 10 foot away has to do with hand washing and drying. If the fob is in your pocket, the doors lock and unlock when hit with water, towels,etc....
When I hand wash and dry mine, I leave the fob in the car.
When I hand wash and dry mine, I leave the fob in the car.
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Had: 1987 300TD, Had: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, Have: 2014 E350 Sport, Have: 2019 S450
The automatic car washes require that the car be in neutral with the steering unlocked (normally means engine running).
