Carpets - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Cleaning the seat covers
! Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
! Observe the following when cleaning:
clean genuine leather covers carefully
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with a damp cloth and then wipe the
covers 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
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moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
clean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth
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moistened with a solution containing 1%
detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub
carefully and always wipe entire seat
sections 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
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cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
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Note that regular care is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained over time.
Cleaning the seat belts
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WARNING
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
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solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
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or a cleaning agent recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Carpets: use the carpet and textile
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cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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