Automatic car wash
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork.
Note
Polestar has recommendations with respect to cleaning agents and car care products suitable for the different parts of the car. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information on which products are suitable to use.
Washing the car in an automatic car wash is a simple and quick way of getting it clean but it cannot reach everywhere. Polestar recommends washing your car by hand or using an automatic car wash supplemented with washing by hand.
Note
Polestar recommends that the car is not washed in an automatic car wash during the first few months (this is because the paintwork has not fully hardened).
Note
Be aware that the keyless locking and unlocking function may cause the car to be locked/unlocked when the car is being washed if the key is within range.
In car washes where the car is towed through with rolling wheels, the following applies:
- Before washing the car, make sure that the automatic rain sensor is deactivated, otherwise there is the risk of it starting as well as damage to the wiper arms.
- Ensure that any auxiliary lamps are secured, otherwise there is a risk of them being damaged by automatic car washes.
- Keep hold of the seatbelt throughout the entire car wash
- Drive into the automatic car wash.
- Switch to gear position N.
The car is ready for the automatic car wash.
Important
The system will automatically activate the parking brake if the above steps are not followed. The parking brake must not be activated when in an automatic car wash.
Important
Do not switch off the car via the centre display. The parking brake is activated if the car is switched off.
Important
Do not use towing mode during automatic car washing.