Observe the following notes:
Cleaning Never damage the decorative film
● For cleaning, use plenty of water and a
neutral cleaner without additives or
abrasives.
● Remove dirt as soon as possible and
avoid rubbing it too hard. Otherwise it
may cause irreparable damage to the
decorative film.
● If there is dirt on the paint or the deco-
rative film is tarnished: Use a paint
cleaner suitable for the vehicle.
● Insect remains: soak with insect re-
mover and rinse off the treated areas.
● Bird droppings: soak with water and
rinse off.
● To prevent water stains, dry the ve-
hicle with decorative film after each
cleaning by using a soft absorbent
cloth.
● The service life and color of decorative
film are affected by:
˗ Sunshine
˗ Temperature, such as hot air blower
˗ Weather condition
˗ Stoning and smudging
˗ Chemical cleaner
˗ Freak oil
● Never use car wax for matte, glossy or
structured decorative films. It may
cause permanent stains.
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Scratches, rust deposits, corroded areas,
and damage caused by improper care may
not be fully repaired. In this case, go to a
smart Authorized Service Partner.
You can learn more about care and clean-
ing products from the manufacturer.
After removing the decorative film, a visual
difference may be noticed between the
surface with decorative film and the sur-
face without decorative film.
Go to a smart Authorized Service
Partner to treat or repair the deco-
rative film.
Notes on external parts maintenance
WARNING Risk of being trapped due
to enabling wipers while cleaning
the windscreen
If the wipers begin to move while you
are cleaning the windscreens or wiper
blades, you may be trapped by the wiper
arms.
► Be sure to switch off the wipers and
the vehicle before cleaning the
windscreen or wiper blades.
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