SMART forfour - Breakdown set

The following cannot always be completely
repaired:
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scratches
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corrosive deposits
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areas affected by corrosion
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damage caused by inadequate care
In such
cases, visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt
grinders) can cause damage not visible
from the outside to tyres or chassis com-
ponents. Components damaged in this way
can
unexpectedly
fail. There is a risk of an
accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with
circular-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle.
Have damaged tyres or chassis components
replaced immediately.
!
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning prod-
ucts to remove brake dust. This could
damage wheel bolts and brake compo-
nents.
!
Do not park up the vehicle for an exten-
ded period straight after cleaning it,
particularly after having cleaned the
wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel clean-
ers could cause increased corrosion of
the brake discs and brake pads/linings.
For this reason, you should drive for a
few minutes after cleaning. Braking
heats the brake discs and the brake pads/
linings, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked up.
Cleaning the windows
G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you
could become trapped. There is
a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers
and the
ignition before cleaning the wind-
screen or wiper blades.
!
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive prod-
ucts, solvents or cleaning agents con-
taining solvents to clean the inside of
the windows. Do not touch the insides of
the windows with hard objects, e.g. an ice
scraper or ring. There is otherwise a
risk of damaging the windows.
!
Clean the water drainage channels of
the windscreen and the rear window at
regular intervals. Deposits such as
leaves, petals and pollen may under cer-
tain circumstances prevent water from
draining away. This can lead to corro-
sion damage and damage to electronic
components.
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Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
agent that
is recommended and approved
by smart.
Cleaning the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades,
you
could become trapped. There is
a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers
and the ignition before cleaning the wind-
screen or wiper blades.
!
Do not pull on the wiper blade. Other-
wise, the wiper blade could be damaged.
!
Do not clean wiper blades too often and
do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the
graphite coating could be damaged. This
could cause wiper noise.
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