Cleaning The Soft Top Fabric - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Exterior
Plastic parts (body
panels) with
clearcoat
Body panels with
base coat and
clearcoat
tridion safety cell recommended
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.

Cleaning the soft top fabric

!
Only clean the retractable soft top and
the rear soft top when they are closed.
Dry cleaning
X
Brush the soft top fabric with a soft
brush, always working in the same
direction, i.e. from front to back.
Wet cleaning
smart recommends that you use an approved
car shampoo concentrate and soft top
cleaner.
X
"Dry clean" the vehicle first.
X
Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or
sponge and plenty of lukewarm water.
X
Then rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Repair options
Clearcoat touch-up
paint pen
recommended
touch-up paint pen
set in the relevant
color
touch-up paint pen
set in the relevant
color
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If you have the vehicle cleaned in a car
wash, you may find that some water gets
into the interior.
Vehicle care
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