2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 248

Operation Vehicle care Hard plastic trim items X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care on a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Headliner and shelf below rear window X Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. COMAND display ! You must switch off the 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 display screen. X Seat belts X 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. 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. G Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints and/or the deployment of the front side impact 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 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. Use a standard microfiber cloth and apply with light pressure. Steering wheel and 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. ! To avoid damage to leather upholstery: RWipe with light pressure only. RDo not clean with abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring milk or powder. 246