Washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash
Polestar recommends that you wash the vehicle by hand so that you can properly reach all parts of it. However, an automatic car wash is a simple way to quickly clean your vehicle as soon as it gets dirty.
Note
Polestar recommends that you do not use an automatic car wash during the first few months, when the vehicle is still new. This allows the paintwork to cure properly.
Important
Before using an automatic car wash
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is ready to be washed.
- Make sure that doors, windows and hatches are closed.
- To help prevent the door handles from unfolding while in the car wash, lock the vehicle.
- Reduce the alarm sensitivity if you won't be inside the vehicle while it's being washed.
- Change wiper mode to off.
- Fold the door mirrors in. This can be done in the driver adjustment menu.
- Secure any auxiliary lights.
- Activate air recirculation.
- Deactivate driver support functions so that the vehicle does not automatically brake or give unnecessary warnings.
Follow the instructions to drive into the automatic car wash and stop at the designated location.
If you are using a tunnel car wash:
- Gently put the gear in N and take your foot off the brake. Do not apply the parking brake.
If you are using a rollover car wash:
- Put the gear in P to engage the parking brake.
After the wash cycle is complete, follow the instructions and drive out.
Be sure to reset any functions you changed before you drove in.
Warning
Always test the brakes after washing, including the parking brake. This helps prevent moisture from causing corrosion, which could reduce brake performance.
If there are particularly stubborn dirt patches or if you don't get the desired result when cleaning your vehicle, contact Polestar Customer Support for advice.