Paintwork Care - SMART Fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

! Do not aim directly at
electrical parts
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electrical connectors
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seals
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other rubber parts
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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.
! Powerwashing could damage
the high-voltage battery
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the drive system
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the engine compartment
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Do not powerwash these components.
Wheel cover*
Wash the wheel cover with shampoo and a
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soft brush or in the car wash.
Decorative foils
! Decorative foils are permanently
adhered to the painted parts of the
vehicle and cannot be removed.
! 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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* optional

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.
Exterior Repair options
Plastic parts (body Clearcoat touch-up
panels) with paint pen
clearcoat
Body panels with recommended
base coat and touch-up paint pen
clearcoat set in the relevant
color
tridion safety cell recommended
touch-up paint pen
set in the relevant
color
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Regular care will protect the retractable
soft top and the rear soft top against
external influences, helping to preserve
its value. Use only an approved soft top
cleaner when removing dirt from the soft
top.
! Never clean the soft top using a power
washer, as water could get into the inside
of the vehicle.
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