Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 406

Before cleaning the display, make sure that
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it is switched off and has cooled down.
Clean the display surface using a commer-
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cially available microfibre cloth and
TFT/LCD display cleaner.
Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
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fibre cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G 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.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
stickers
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films
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scented oil bottles or similar items
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You could otherwise damage the plastic.
! 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.
Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
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cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
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products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change colour tempora-
rily. Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
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leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-
ments
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
Wipe the wooden trim and trim elements
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with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfi-
bre cloth.
Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
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products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather, artificial leather or DINAMICA
covers. If used often, these can damage the
cover.
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
! To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
Clean genuine leather covers carefully
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with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth.
Make sure that the leather does not
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become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
Only use leather care agents that have
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been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It has natural surface properties, e.g.:
unevenness in structure
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marks caused by growth and injury
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subtle colour differences
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