Matte Finish - SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual

Care
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battery
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connectors
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lights
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seals
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trim
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ventilation slots
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Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork
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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.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
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while avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover
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and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
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off the treated areas afterwards.
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
X
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
X
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB
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Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to
the paintwork quickly and provisionally.
The following cannot always be completely
repaired:
scratches
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corrosive deposits
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areas affected by corrosion
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damage caused by inadequate care
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In such cases, visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
When water no longer forms beads on the paint
surface, use the care product Paint Care,
which has been approved by smart. This is the
case approximately every three to five
months, depending on the climate conditions
and the care product used.
If the dirt has penetrated the paint surface or
if the paintwork has become dull, then the
paintwork should be cleaned. Use the care
product Paint Care, which has been approved
by smart to clean the paintwork.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
Matte finish care
!
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to
shine.
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The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
strong rubbing of the paintwork with
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unsuitable materials
frequent use of automatic car washes
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washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
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Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles
with matte finish leads to considerable
surface damage (shiny, mottled areas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
!
Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a
clear matte finish. This will help you to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels
with a clear matte finish.
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The vehicle should preferably be washed
by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo
and plenty of water.
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Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of approved smart care
products.
Cleaning the panoramic roof
!
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic light
lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic windows of the panoramic roof.
Do not use cleaning agents which contain
solvents.