Automatic car washes
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains, the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Note
Polestar has recommendations on suitable cleaning agents and car care products for the different parts of the vehicle. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to keep your vehicle clean but it does not reach all areas of the vehicle. Polestar recommends washing your vehicle by hand or supplementing automatic car washes with a hand wash.
Note
Polestar recommends not washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash during the first few months; the paintwork on new vehicles takes some time to fully harden.
Note
Note that the keyless locking and unlocking function could cause the vehicle to lock/unlock when it is being washed if the key is within range.
For automatic car washes in which the vehicle is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
- Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the automatic rain sensor is deactivated. If it is not deactivated and inadvertently starts, the wiper arms could be damaged.
- Make sure that any auxiliary lights are secured to help prevent them from being damaged by the automatic car wash.
- Deactivate warning and auto-braking when backing up.
- Keep your seat belt buckled for the entire car wash.
- Drive into the automatic car wash.
- Put the gear selector in N.
The vehicle is ready for the automatic car wash.
Important
The system will automatically activate the parking brake if the above steps are not followed. Do not activate the parking brake when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
Important
Do not use the center display to switch off the vehicle. If the vehicle is switched off, the parking brake will be activated.
Important
Do not use tow mode while in an automatic car wash.
Testing the brakes
Warning
Always test the brakes, including the parking brake, after washing the vehicle to ensure that moisture and corrosion do not attach to the brake pads and impair brake functionality.
Lightly depress the brake pedal from time to time when driving long distances in rain or slush. The heat from the friction will help warm up and dry the brake pads. Do the same after starting the vehicle in very damp or cold weather.