Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 207

Care
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These may damage the display surface. Do
not exert pressure when cleaning the dis-
play surface as this may lead to irreversible
damage.
Cleaning the seat covers
! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather, artificial leather or
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Alcantara covers, as these are too aggres-
sive and, if used often, may damage the
cover.
! Clean:
genuine leather covers with a damp
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cloth, then wipe the covers down with a
dry cloth. Make sure that the leather
does not become soaked. For leather
care, use a leather care agent recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz. You can
obtain information about this from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
artificial leather covers with a cloth mois-
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tened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).
cloth covers with a microfibre cloth mois-
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tened 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.
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Make sure you wipe entire seat sections
to avoid leaving visible lines.
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Note that regular care is essential to
ensure that the quality (both appearance
and comfort) of the covers is retained over
time.
covers with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
! 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 can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Ensure that cosmetics, insect repellent
and suntan lotion do not come into contact
with the vehicle's trim. This will protect the
vehicle's high-quality trim and help retain
its overall appearance.
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
X
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the wooden trim* and trim
strips
Wipe the wooden trim and trim strips 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.
* optional