Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 384

382 Maintenance and care
Notes on cleaning and care
Tailpipes Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-
Benz, especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle.
Trailer hitch Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire brush.
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Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, oil or grease the ball head lightly.
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Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch manufactur‐
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er'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.
Avoiding vehicle damage
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pressure cleaner or sol‐
vent.
& 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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