Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 275

Care
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! 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
! 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
X
with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfi-
bre cloth.
Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
X
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
! 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.
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
results depend on the type of dirt and
how long it has been there.
clean Alcantara® covers with a damp
R
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
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Note that regular care is essential to
make sure that the appearance and com-
fort of the covers are retained over time.
Cleaning the seat belts
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
at temperatures above 80 † or in direct
sunlight.
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
X
tion.
Cleaning the roof lining and carpets
Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft
X
brush or a cleaning agent recommended
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean-
X
ing agents recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.