Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 337

Care
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! Please note the care instructions in the
trailer coupling manufacturer's operating
instructions.
Remove rust, e.g. with a wire brush.
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Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a
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brush.
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-
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pling :.
Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
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working properly.
i You can also have the maintenance work
on the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch
carried out by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
alcohol-based thinner or petrol
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abrasive cleaning agents
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commercially-available household clean-
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ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
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.