Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1987, Owner'S Manual

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Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or
wearing clothing that have the ten­
dency to give off coloring (e.g. when
wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery
(velour for example) to become per­
manently discolored. By lining the
seats with a proper intermediate
cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
MB Tex Upholstery
Wipe upholstery with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with
MB leather care. Exercise particular
care when cleaning perforated leather
as its underside should not become
wet.
Velours Upholstery
Pressure marks resulting from damp­
ness and heat may appear to be
stains. Such marks can be removed
by wiping with a moistened brush,
ironing with a wet cloth or by treating
with a dry shampoo. Do not sit on
damp upholstery. Quick drying is
achieved by applying hot air - for ex­
ample, by using a hair dryer. If in
doubt, please consult your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Paintwork, Painted Body Compo­
nents
MB-Gloss Preserver should be applied
when water drops on the paint surface
do not “ bead up” ; normally in 3 - 5
months depending on climate and
washing detergent used.
MB-Polish should be applied if paint
surface shows signs of dirt embedding
(i.e. loss of gloss).
MB-Fine Polishing Paste must be
used when the paint surface shows
signs of excessive fading/chalking due
to lack of care, etc..
Do not apply any of these products or
wax if your car is parked in the sun or
if the hood is still hot. Use the appro­
priate MB-Touch-Up Stick for quick
and provisional repairs of minor paint
damage (i.e. chips from stones, car
doors, etc.).
Light Alloy Wheels
If possible, clean wheels once a week
with MB-alloy wheel cleaner and sea­
ler. Use an ample supply of water.
Ornamental Moldings
For regular cleaning and care of
very dirty chrome-plated parts, use
a chrome cleaner.