Care - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Driving abroad
An extensive smart service network is also
available in other countries. For further
information enquire at any smart centre.

Care

General notes
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Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
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For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
dry, rough or hard cloths
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abrasive cleaning agents
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solvents
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cleaning agents containing solvents
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Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
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Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, partic-
ularly after having cleaned the wheels with
wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition
for retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by smart.
Care of the exterior
Automatic car wash
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WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the
vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of
an accident.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic con-
ditions in order to restore full braking
efficiency.
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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 posi-
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tion 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.
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