User Manual - Page 261

For 2018 SEAT ALHAMBRA.

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Care and maintenance
Caring for and cleaning the ve-
hic
l
e int
erior
Introduction
The dye used in many modern garments, for
examp
le dark jeans, is not always sufficiently
colour-fast. Seat upholstery (material and
leather), especially when light-coloured, may
visibly discolour if the dye comes out of
clothing (even when used correctly). This is
not an upholstery defect but indicates that
the dye in the item of clothing is not suffi-
ciently colour-fast.
The longer stains or dirt remain on the vehi-
cle surfaces, especially the fabrics covering
the padded upholstery, the more difficult it
becomes to clean and maintain them. If
stains and dirt are left for a long time, it may
be that they are impossible to remove.
WARNING
Car-care products may be toxic and hazard-
ous. Us
ing unsuitable car-care products or,
using them in the wrong way, may cause acci-
dents, serious injury, burns or intoxication.
Keep your car-care products in their origi-
nal containers.
Read the instructions.
Never keep car-care products in empty food
containers, bottles or other similar contain-
ers. Other people may confuse them.
Keep al
l car-care products out of the reach
of children.
Some products may give off harmful va-
pours during use. Therefore, they should be
used outdoors in well-ventilated places.
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail-
varnish remover or any other volatile product
for washing, maintenance or cleaning. These
are toxic and highly flammable.
WARNING
Unsuitable maintenance and cleaning of vehi-
c
le c
omponents may impair proper operation
of safety equipment and cause serious injury.
Maintain and clean vehicle components ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instructions.
Only use approved or recommended clean-
ing products.
CAUTION
Cle
aning products which contain solvents
have a corrosive effect and may damage the
material irreparably.
Stains and dirt containing aggressive sub-
stances or solvents attack the material and
may damage it irreparably, even when they
are cleaned quickly.
Dirt and stains should not be allowed to dry
and should be cleaned as quickly as possible.
In the case of stubborn stains, take the ve-
hicle to a specialised workshop to avoid dam-
age.
How to care for the upholstery
To treat and maintain your seat upholstery,
keep the fo
llowing in mind ››
:
Before entering the vehicle, close any Vel-
cro f
asteners that might snag on the uphols-
tery or trim fabric. Any open Velcro fasteners
may damage the trim or upholstery fabrics.
To prevent damage, avoid direct contact
between sharp decorative objects and the
upholstery and trim fabrics. Decorative ob-
jects include zips, rivets and rhinestones on
clothing and belts.
From time to time, clean the dust that gath-
ers in the per
forations, folds and seams so
that the surfaces of the seats are not dam-
aged by its abrasive effect.
Make sure clothes are colour-fast to avoid
them running and staining the upholstery.
This is especially important if the upholstery
is light in colour.
CAUTION
If you ignore this advice, which is important
for maint
aining your seat upholstery, the fab-
ric may be damaged or stained.
Note
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a
speci
alised workshop to treat any stains on
the upholstery caused by the discolouration
of clothing.
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