2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 347

Operation Vehicle care Seat belts Use only clear, lukewarm water and soap. Warning! Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet. Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle. G ! The seat belts must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight. Warning! G Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the head-thorax air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. ! Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these may be abrasive. 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. Leather upholstery Please note that leather upholstery is a natural product and is therefore subject to a natural aging process. Leather upholstery may also react to certain ambient influences such as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example. Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Chrome-plated exhaust tip* Regular cleaning and care of chrome-plated exhaust tips will help to maintain their shine and the classy appearance. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Chrome Polishing Paste each time the vehicle has been washed, especially during the winter. Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented. ! Do not use alkaline cleaners such as wheel cleaners as they could cause corrision. ! Wipe with light pressure, to avoid damage to the upholstery. 346