2. Use a suitable cleaning cloth with some
wa
ter, a suitable glass cleaner or LCD
cleaner.
Rubber seals
— Clean with a so, lint-free cloth and
plenty of water.
— Treat regularly with a suitable rubber
care product.
Seat belts
1. Pull out the seat belt completely and
leave the belt extended.
2. Remove coarse dirt with a so brush.
3. Clean the seat belt with a mild soap
solution consisting of a maximum of
two tablespoons of neutral soap dilu-
ted in one litre of water.
4. Allow the belt fabric to dry completely
before allowing it to retract again.
WARNING
Improper cleaning of the seat belts, their
anchora
ges and the belt retractors can
cause damage and prevent them from
functioning properly. This can result in se-
rious or fatal injuries in the event of an ac-
cident.
·
Never carry out any modifications on
the seat belts for cleaning.
·
Never clean the seat belts and their
components with chemical agents.
·
Do not use any caustic fluids, solvents
or sharp objects.
·
Protect the belt buckles against ingress
of fluids and foreign material.
·
Allow the cleaned seat belt to dry fully
before allowing it to retract.
Cleaning seat covers
If clothing tha
t is not suciently colour-
fast, e.g. denim, transfers colour to the seat
padding, this is not a defect of the cover
fabric. Parts of the airbag system and elec-
trical connectors may be installed in the
seat padding. In addition to damage to the
vehicle’s electrical system, a malfunction in
the airbag system may also be caused by
damage, incorrect cleaning and treatment
or soaking →
.
Depending on equipment, electrical com-
ponents and c
onnectors are installed in
seat cushions with seat heating that can be
damaged in the event of incorrect cleaning
or treatment. This can also lead to damage
in another part of the vehicle’s electrical
system.
— Never use a high-pressure cleaner, steam
cleaner or coolant spray.
— Never soak seat covers.
— Never switch on the seat heating to dry
the seats.
— Do not use washing pastes or mild deter-
gent solutions.
— Clean the seat surfaces only with
a slightly moistened cloth →
.
—
If you are unsure, go to a suitably quali-
fied workshop.
— In the case of coarser soiling, ask a suita-
bly qualified workshop about special
cleaning agents.
WARNING
Improper care and cleaning of compo-
nents c
an irreparably damage the safety
features of the vehicle, e.g. the airbag
units, and prevent them from functioning
properly. This can lead to serious injuries
in the event of an accident.
·
Always use approved or recommended
cleaning products.
·
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
·
Clean and care for vehicle parts only in
accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
·
Avoid massive use of water, e.g. with
a water hose, high-pressure cleaner or
steam cleaner.
The signs of wear and soiling visible
due to normal use are na
turally more
easily visible in the case of light-coloured
materials in the vehicle interior. These signs
of use cannot be prevented and also repre-
sent unavoidable ageing due to normal use.
Please observe the corresponding care in-
structions.
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