Remove stubborn hair using a "cleaning glove".
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Alcantara
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION
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For Alcantara
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
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stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
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to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
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tara
by covering.
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
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ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
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Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
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Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
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General Maintenance
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from bleaching. During ex-
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CAUTION
Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
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other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
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Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
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heater.
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
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Always clean the seats "from seam to seam".
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Safety belts
Read and observe
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Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING
The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.
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Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
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destroy the fabric.
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
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liquids (e.g. acids).
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
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