2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 233

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 231 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle care G Warning! Seat belts X 231 Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays containing solvents to clean the cockpit or the steering wheel. Cleaners containing solvents will make the surface porous and vehicle occupants could suffer serious injuries from plastic parts coming loose in the event of air bag deployment. Only use clear, lukewarm water and soap. ! The seat belts must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts at temperatures above 176‡ (80†) or in direct sunlight. 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. Hard plastic trim items X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care on a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. 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. Audio or COMAND display ! You must switch off the audio or COMAND display and allow it to cool prior to cleaning. ! Do not use any liquids or cleaning agents. These can damage or even destroy the audio or COMAND display screen. X G Warning! Use a standard microfiber cloth and apply with light pressure. 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. Steering wheel and gearshift/gear selector lever X Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the carpets. 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. X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with MercedesBenz approved Leather Care. Headliner X Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. ! To avoid damage to leather upholstery: RWipe with light pressure only. RDo not clean with abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring milk or powder. Z Operation ! Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the surface.