Maintenance and care, Care – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan User Manual
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To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
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Clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the
covers down with a dry cloth.
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Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
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Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Seat covers of other materials
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Observe the following when cleaning:
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Clean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing
1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
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Clean cloth covers with a microfiber
cloth 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.
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Clean Alcantara® covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
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WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident. This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
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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.
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Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
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Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or a cleaning agent recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Carpets: use the carpet and textile
cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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