Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual page 209

• Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage
the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the
instrument panel or on the interior trim surfaces, clean as follows;
• Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth
• Apply Vinyl Cleaner to the wiped area and spread around evenly
• Apply cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth
onto the soiled area and allow this to set in at room temperature
for 30 minutes
• Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this
cloth to clean the area with a rubbing motion for 60 seconds
• Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth
14.9.9 Interior Maintenance
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner
• Remove light stains and soil with carpet and upholstery cleaner
• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area
first with a stain remover
• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which
can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant
abilities of the seat materials
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• Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
14.9.10 Leather Seats (where applicable)
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over
the leather.
• To clean, use a soft cloth with a leather and vinyl cleaner. Dry the
area with a soft cloth
• To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the leather care kit,
available from an Authorized Mahindra Dealer
• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions,
solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or
oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. These products may
cause premature wearing of the clear, protective coating
In some instances, a color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs,
clean the leather immediately to avoid permanent staining.
14.9.11 Underbody
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body
and door drain holes free from packed dirt. You can also use an
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