Carpets - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Care
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Cleaning the steering wheel and selec-
tor lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
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Vehicles with leather upholstery: after
X
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.
Wipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-free
X
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
Heavy soiling: use care products and clean-
X
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
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Do not use microfiber cloths to clean genu-
ine leather or artificial leather covers. If used
often, a microfiber cloth can damage the
cover.
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Clean:
artificial leather covers with a cloth mois-
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tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. dish washing liquid.
cloth covers with a microfiber cloth mois-
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tened with a solution containing 1% deter-
gent, e.g. dish washing 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.
genuine leather covers carefully with a
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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:
leather covers are a natural product and, as
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such, are subject to a natural aging proc-
ess. Leather may react differently (e.g.
increased wrinkling) to certain environ-
mental influences (such as high humidity or
intense heat).
regular care is essential to make sure that
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the appearance and comfort of the covers
are retained over time.
Cleaning the seat belts
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WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of
an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
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Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts by
heating at temperatures above 176 ‡ (80 †)
or in direct sunlight.
Remove any stains or dirt immediately. This will
avoid residue or damage.
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution.
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Cleaning the headliner and carpets
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or
X
dry shampoo.
Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning
X
agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.