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Care
• for frequent operation in mountainous
terrain or on poor road surfaces
• if the engine is often left idling for long
periods
In these or similar operating conditions,
have, for example, the air filter, engine
oil and oil filter changed more frequently.
The tyres must be checked more frequently
if the vehicle is operated under increased
loads. You can obtain further information
at a qualified specialist workshop, e .g. a
smart centre.
Driving abroad
An extensive smart service network is also
available in other countries. For further
information enquire at any smart centre.
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
• abrasive cleaning agents
• solvents
• cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
filmswithhardobjects, 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 exten-
ded period straight after cleaning it,
particularly after having cleaned the
wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel clean-
ers could cause increased corrosion of
the brake discs and brake pads/linings.
For this reason, you should drive for a
few minutes after cleaning. 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:
• t he side windows are fully closed
• t he climate control blower is switched
off
• the windscreen wiper switch is at
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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