Carwash and C5 PHEV free-wheeling

[jgriff65]

I've been going through the manual for my new car and came across something called Freewheel mode. it says you should put the car in this mode for a number of things including being pulled though a carwash. I'm not sure I could carry out this procedure in the short time before driving in and the rack starting to pull the car through., it says
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, depress the brake pedal and select
mode N.
Within 5 seconds:
► Depress and hold the brake pedal, then
observe this order: switch off the engine and
move the push selector forwards or backwards.
► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition.
► Place your foot on the brake and press the
electric parking brake control to release it.
► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
I asked the dealers and they thought putting it in neutral would probably be okay but just want to check if anyone else has took one through an IMO type car wash?

[Juan Sheet]

I think a bucket of water and and a sponge would be less hassle

[jgriff65]

I always have in the past Juan but had a years free IMO washes with my insurance, plus I'm not so keen on cold hands as I get older.