Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 342

Care
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Cleaning the exhaust pipes
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!
Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
!
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with black exhaust
pipes: the black-chrome tailpipe finishers
should not be polished with a chrome polish.
They will otherwise lose their black sheen. For
optimal care, the faceplates should be rubbed
with a lightly oiled cloth after every car wash.
Commercially available engine and care oils
are suitable for this.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint-
work polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product
X
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!
For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R
abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household cleaning
R
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
Before cleaning the display, make sure that it
X
is switched off and has cooled down.
Clean the display surface using a commer-
X
cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner.
Dry the display surface using a dry microfiber
X
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!
Do not affix the following to plastic surfaces:
stickers
R
films
R
scented oil bottles or similar items
R
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
!
Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
X
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
X
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
X
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
ments
!
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes