Cleaning the plastic trim
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WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. This could result in plastic
parts breaking away when the airbags are
deployed. There is a danger of injury.
Do not use care products and cleaning agents
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
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Do not affix the following to plastic surfaces:
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stickers
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films
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scented oil bottles or similar items
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
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Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come in contact with the plastic
trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
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Wipe the plastic trim and the cockpit with a
damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
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Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care
products and cleaning agents recommended
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear
lever
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Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
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Vehicles with leather upholstery: after
cleaning, use leather care agents that have
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trim elements
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag-
ing the surface.
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Wipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
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Heavy soiling: use care products and clean-
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
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Microfibre cloths should not be used to
clean covers made from genuine or artificial
leather. The microfibre cloth can damage the
cover if used frequently.
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Clean:
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artificial leather covers with a cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. washing-up liquid.
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cloth covers with a microfibre cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. washing-up liquid. Wipe entire
seat sections carefully to avoid leaving visi-
ble 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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genuine leather covers carefully with a
damp cloth, then wipe the covers down
with a dry cloth. Make sure that the leather
does not become soaked. Otherwise, the
leather could become rough or cracked.
Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Please keep in mind that:
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leather covers are a natural product and, as
such, are subject to a natural ageing proc-
ess. Leather may react differently, e.g.
increased wrinkling, to certain environmen-
tal influences (such as high humidity or
intense heat).
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regular care is essential to make sure that
the appearance and comfort of the covers
are retained over time.
To clean genuine leather covers:
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Remove any dust, crumbs etc. If necessary,
carefully vacuum-clean the seat covers.
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Carefully wipe the leather seat covers with a
damp cloth.
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Wipe over again with a dry cloth.
Make sure that the leather does not become
soaked, especially perforated parts.
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Then treat the leather seats with a leather
care foam.
Only use leather care agents that have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
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