Type of stain   Cleaning  
Water-based stains, such as coffee, tea, juice, or blood.  
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. 
– If the stains are already dry, use an appropriate cleaning agent ⇒ .  
Grease-based stains, such as oil, lipstick, etc.  – Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth. – Use an appropriate cleaning agent on stains that have not yet 
penetrated the surface ⇒ .  
Special stains, such as ballpoint pen, marker, nail polish, latex paint, or shoe polish.  
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth. – Clean with a special stain remover designed for leather.  
 
  NOTICE 
 x Stains that have been left in place too long will penetrate the surface of the leather and cannot be removed. 
 x Never treat leather with solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain remover or similar products. 
 x Wipe up spilled liquids immediately with an absorbent cloth. Liquid can penetrate leather surfaces and seams within a few seconds. 
 x If the vehicle is left in the sun for a long time, cover the upholstery to protect the leather from direct sunlight and to help prevent fading and discoloration. 
  Slight discoloration caused by wear and tear is normal. 
Cleaning leatherette