2. Apply a mild cleaner with a soft car
sponge. Never expose the vehicle to di-
rect sunlight when doing so.
3. Carefully rinse the vehicle with water
and dry the vehicle off with a chamois
Notes on paintwork/matte finish
paintwork care
Observe the following notes:
Parts
Cleaning and care Avoiding paintwork damage
Paintwork
● Insect remains: soak with in-
sect remover and rinse off the
treated areas.
● Bird droppings: soak with
water and rinse off.
● Tree resin, oils, fuels and
greases: remove by gently
rubbing with a cloth soaked
in cleaning petroleum or
lighter fluid.
● Coolant and brake fluid: re-
move with a damp cloth and
clean water.
● Tar stains: use tar remover.
● Wax: use silicone remover.
● Never attach stickers, films or
similar materials.
● Remove dirt immediately by
rubbing carefully.
Matte finish
● Do not polish the vehicle and
wheels.
● Only use car washes that cor-
respond to the latest engi-
neering standards
● Never use paint cleaners,
buffing or polishing products,
or gloss preservers such as
wax.
● Have paint repair work carried
out at a smart Authorized
Service Partner.
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Notes on cleaning the decorative film
Observe the matte finish care instructions
in Notes on Paintwork/matte Finish
Paintwork Care (→ Page 181). These also
apply to decorative film.
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