2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 267

Operation Vehicle care G 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. 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. as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example. X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with MercedesBenz 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. X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Chrome Polishing Paste each time the vehicle has been washed, especially during the winter. G Warning! 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. 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 ! To avoid damage to leather upholstery: RWipe with light pressure only. RDo not clean with abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring milk or powder. RDo not soak the leather upholstery. As leather is a natural product, it could otherwise harden or become porous. RExercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet. Wood trims X ! Do not use alkaline cleaners such as wheel cleaners as they could cause corrosion. Only use water and a damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle. ! Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these may be abrasive. 265