Care; High-Pressure Cleaner - SMART FORTWO Owner's Manual

! Make sure that:
the side windows are fully closed
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the climate control blower is switched
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off
the windscreen wiper switch is at
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position 0
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the
vehicle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and
reduce wiping noises caused by residue on
the windscreen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing
bays. Observe the legal requirements for
each individual country.
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Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by smart.
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Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
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Do not point the water jet directly
towards the air inlet.
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Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
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Rinse the vehicle with clean water and
dry thoroughly with a chamois.
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Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove
all traces of road salt deposits carefully
and as soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment
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WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt
grinders) can cause damage not visible
from the outside to tyres or chassis com-
ponents. Components damaged in this way
can unexpectedly fail. There is a risk of an
accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with
circular-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle.
Have damaged tyres or chassis components
replaced immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information
about the correct distance is available
from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the follow-
ing:
tyres
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door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
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electrical components
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battery
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connectors
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lights
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seals
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ventilation slots
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Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix:
stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
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to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.

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