Operation Manual

Genuine leather seat covers
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To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
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Clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth.
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Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
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Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
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differences in the texture
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marks caused by growth and injury
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slight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
Seat covers of other materials
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Observe the following when cleaning:
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clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
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clean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning
results depend on the type of dirt and
how long it has been there.
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clean DINAMICA covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
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WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of
an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
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Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
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Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
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Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or dry shampoo.
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Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean-
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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Care
Maintenance and care