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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning278
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior
Introduction
The dye from many items of modern clothing (e.g. dark jeans) is not always
solid enough. 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 solid enough.
Additional information and warnings:
x Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior page 269
x Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 285
WARNING
Car care products may be toxic and hazardous. If car care products are not
suitable or are used inappropriately, this could result in accident, serious
injury, burns or intoxication.
x Car care products must always be stored in the original container which
should be kept closed.
x Observe information provided by the manufacturer.
x To prevent confusion, never store car care products in empty food cans,
bottles or other containers.
x Keep all care products out of reach of children.
x Harmful vapours may be produced when using car care products. There-
fore, care products should only be used in well-ventilated spaces or in the
open air.
x Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, acetone or any other volatile
liquid to wash, clean or care for the vehicle. These are toxic and highly
flammable.
WARNING
Inappropriate care and cleaning of vehicle components may effect the
vehicle safety equipment, increasing the risk of severe injury.
x Vehicle components should only be cleaned and maintained in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's instructions.
x Only use approved or recommended care products.
Caution
x Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.
x To avoid damage, stubborn stains should be removed by a specialist
cleaning company.
Note
Suitable car care products are available from your Technical Service.
Treating your upholstery
Check list
For information on how to treat and care for the vehicle upholstery, please
bear the following in mind :
x Before entering the vehicle, fasten all Velcro fastenings which could come
into contact with upholstery and coverings. If the Velcro fastenings on uphol-
stery and material covers are not securely fastened, this could damage them.
x To prevent damage, do not allow the upholstery or covers to come into
contact with sharp or decorative objects. Decorative objects such as zips,
rivets and rhinestones on clothing and belts.
x Dust and grit in the pores and seams should be removed regularly to
prevent them scratching and damaging the surface.
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