Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Vehicle care
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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 discol-
ored. By lining the seats with a proper inter-
mediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
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Warning!
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 deploy-
ment of the head-thorax air bags. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
Leather upholstery
Please note that leather upholstery is a natu-
ral product and is therefore subject to a nat-
ural aging process. Leather upholstery may
also react to certain ambient influences such
as high humidity or high temperature by
showing wrinkles for example.
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Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-
Benz approved Leather Care.
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To avoid damage to leather upholstery:
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Wipe with light pressure only.
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Do not clean with abrasive cleaning
agents such as scouring milk or powder.
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Do not soak the leather upholstery.
As leather is a natural product, it could
otherwise harden or become porous.
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Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside
should not become wet.
Wood trims
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Only use water and a damp cloth to clean
wood trims in your vehicle.
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Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as
these may be abrasive.
Chrome-plated exhaust tip
Regular cleaning and care of chrome-plated
exhaust tips will help to maintain their shine
and the classy appearance.
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Use Mercedes-Benz approved Chrome Pol-
ishing Paste each time the vehicle has been
washed, especially during the winter.
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Do not use alkaline cleaners such as
wheel cleaners as they could cause corro-
sion.
Operation