Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1981, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
Upholstery
Leather: Wipe leather upholstery
with a damp cloth and dry th o r­
oughly. Exercise particular care
when cleaning perforated leather as
its underside should not become
wet.
Velours: Pressure marks resulting
from dampness and heat may ap­
pear to be stains. Such marks can be
removed by w iping with a moistened
brush, ironing w ith a wet cloth or by
treating with a dry shampoo. Do not
sit on damp upholstery. Quick dry­
ing is achieved by applying hot air —
fo r example, by using a hair dryer.
If in doubt, please consult your
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.
Paintwork
Do not apply wax if your car is park­
ed in the sun or if the hood is still
hot. For maximum protection, the
paintwork should be waxed a pproxi­
mately once every three months. Use
the appropriate MERCEDES-BENZ
Touch-Up Stick fo r quick and pro­
visional repairs of m inor paint dam­
age.
Light Alloy Wheels
If possible, clean wheels once a
week with lukewarm water and auto­
shampoo. Use an ample supply of
water.
To remove stubborn marks, use p ol­
ish or paint cleaner and apply with
buffing cloth or a soft cloth.
Ornamental Moldings (Chrome-
Plated, Aluminum)
For regular cleaning and care of very
dirty chrome-plated parts, use a
chrome cleaner.