Paintwork Care; Power Washer - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Vehicle care
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight. The body panel surfaces and
paint finish may be damaged.
Washing your vehicle in an automatic car
wash
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When running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash, water droplets can
run down the inside of the side windows.
Unscrew your vehicle's antenna before
driving into an automatic car wash.
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Removing: Unscrew antenna :
counterclockwise.
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Fitting: Screw antenna : in clockwise.

Power washer

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Never use a round nozzle to powerwash
tires. The intense jet of water can result
in damage to the tires.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Do not aim directly at electrical parts,
electrical connectors, seals, or other
rubber parts. The distance should be at
least 3.9 in (10 cm) and the water
temperature must not exceed 140¦
(60¥). Follow the instructions provided
by the power washer manufacturer on
maintaining a distance between the
vehicle and the nozzle of the power
washer.
Always keep the jet of water moving
across the surface.
Wheel cover*
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Wash the wheel cover with shampoo and a
soft brush or in the car wash.
Decorative foils
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Decorative foils are permanently
adhered to the painted parts of the
vehicle and cannot be removed.
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Do not expose the foils to solvents,
gasoline or diesel.
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When cleaning with a power washer, note
the following guideline values:
Water temperature max. 176¦ (80¥)
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Minimum distance 11.8 in (30 cm)
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Jet of water strike at a right angle
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Paintwork care

The frequency with which you care for your
paintwork is dependent on
how much the vehicle is used
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where you normally park the vehicle (e.g.
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in a garage or under a tree)
the season
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weather and environmental influences
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Rectifying paintwork damage
You can use a touch-up paint pen to repair
minimal stone chip damage and scratches.
Recommended touch-up paint pens can be
obtained in a smart center.
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For any major paintwork damage, please
contact a smart center.
* optional