Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Owner's Manual page 372

Tailpipes
Clean with a cleaning agent recommended
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for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter
and after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Trailer hitch
Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch
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manufacturer's operating instructions.
Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pres‐
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sure cleaner or solvent.
Remove traces of rust on the ball, for exam‐
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ple, with a wire brush.
Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
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head.
% Before using trailers with anti-torsional cou‐
pling, observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
Notes on care of the interior
& WARNING Risk of injury from plastic
parts breaking off after the use of sol‐
vent-based care products
Care and cleaning products containing sol‐
vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. When the airbags are
deployed, plastic parts may break away.
Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐
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ucts containing solvents to clean the
cockpit.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely
weaken them.
This can, for example, cause seat belts to
tear or fail in an accident.
Never bleach or dye seat belts.
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To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing notes on cleaning and care:
Maintenance and care 369
Seat belts
Clean with lukewarm and soapy water.
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Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
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Do not dry by heating them to over 80°C or
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exposing them to direct sunlight.
Display
Switch off the display and let it cool down.
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Clean the surface carefully with a microfibre
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cloth and a suitable display care product
(TFT-LCD).
Do not use any other agents.
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Plastic trim
Clean with a damp microfibre cloth.
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For heavy soiling: use a cleaner recommen‐
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ded for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
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rials.
Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
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sun cream to come in contact with the plas‐
tic trim.
Real wood and trim elements
Clean with a microfibre cloth.
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