Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 332

Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in
X
front of camera ;.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as a result plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an airbag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
stickers
R
films
R
scented oil bottles or similar items
R
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
X
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
X
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
X
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-
ments
Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with
X
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre
cloth.
Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
X
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
! 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.
Cleaning the seat covers
! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
! Observe the following when cleaning:
clean genuine leather covers carefully
R
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth. Make sure that
the leather does not become soaked. It
may otherwise become rough and
cracked. Only use leather care agents
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these
from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service centre.
clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
R
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).
clean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth
R
moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave
the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning
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