Static electricity on the seats of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Complaint: Static electricity on the seats

Cause: Static electricity is generated when insulators rub against each other and separate at low relative humidity. This effect is more pronounced when wearing shoes with insulating plastic and rubber soles.
This static electricity effect cannot be avoided, but can be mitigated by various measures.
Connecting the grounding busbar to the road surface does not help.
Passengers themselves may also generate static electricity, especially in the case of MB-Tex or leather upholstered seats and if they are not dressed appropriately.
Remedy: For leather seats, use MB leather cleaner (A 001 986 59 71)
Apply a thin layer of MB leather cleaner to the seat surface with a clean, soft cloth, wait for it to dry, and then wipe it gently with a clean, soft cloth.
The protective effect lasts for about 3 to 4 weeks.
However, there is no effective treatment for MB-Tex seats. Therefore, it is recommended to touch a conductive metal, such as a door handle, before leaving the car and do not release it until you have left the seat.
Alternatively, treat the floor mat or carpet with MB antistatic spray (A 006 989 97 71).
Or place an antistatic velvet mat (available as an MB accessory) and secure it in place.
This will prevent discharges that would cause a noticeable electric shock.