Driving Abroad; Vehicle Care - SMART for two coupé Operator's Manual

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Driving abroad

Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized electric drive smart center.
Keep in mind, however, that due to the tech-
nical requirements of the smart fortwo
electric drive and its high-voltage power
systems, the vehicle should be serviced
only at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:
Service facilities or replacement parts
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may not be readily available.
The AC power sockets in some countries,
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especially overseas, require different
plugs on the charging cable.
Charging stations may not be available.
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Symmetrical low beams
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If you drive in countries where vehi-
cles drive on the other side of the road
than the country in which the vehicle is
registered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized electric drive smart
center.

Vehicle care

Care tips
Regular and proper care will help to main-
tain the value of your vehicle. The best way
to protect your vehicle from harmful envi-
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ronmental influences is to wash it and use
protective treatments regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn).
G WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the par-
ticular container. Always open your vehi-
cle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation or even while parked,
your vehicle is subjected to varying exter-
nal influences, which left unchecked can
attack the paint as well as the vehicle
underbody and lead to permanent damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
Air pollution
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Road salt
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Tar
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Gravel and stone chipping
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To avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:
Insects
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Bird droppings
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Tree sap, etc.
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Grease and oil
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Brake fluid
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Coolant
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Fuel
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Tar spots
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! Failure to remove such dirt immedi-
ately can cause damage to the paint or the
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