Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
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Do not use a microfibre cloth to clean covers
made out of real leather, artificial leather or
DINAMICA. If used frequently, this can dam-
age the cover.
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Note that regular care is essential to make
sure that the appearance and comfort of the
covers are retained over time.
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 covers
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 qualified
specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It has natural surface properties, e.g.:
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unevenness in structure
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marks caused by growth and injury
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subtle colour differences
These are characteristics of leather and not
material faults.
Seat covers from 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. washing-up liquid).
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clean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up 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 sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
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WARNING
Seat belts may be severely weakened if
bleached or coloured. This may lead to the
seat belts, for example, tearing or failing in an
accident. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Never bleach or colour seat belts.
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Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts at
temperatures above 80 † or in direct sun-
light.
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Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution.
Cleaning the roof lining and carpets
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Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or dry shampoo.
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Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning
agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
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