X
Slide new window wiper blade
:
in the
direction of arrow
4
onto mounting
=
of
wiper arm
;
.
The window wiper blade snaps into place.
X
Check that the window wiper blade is posi-
tioned correctly.
X
Carefully fold wiper arm
;
onto the wind-
screen.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
(smart fortwo coupé)
X
Remove key from ignition lock.
X
Fold wiper arm
:
away from the rear win-
dow until you hear it engage.
X
Unscrew window wiper blade
;
in the
direction of the arrow until it is released
from the retainer on the wiper arm.
X
Pull out window wiper blade
;
.
X
Press new window wiper blade
;
onto
wiper arm
:
until it engages.
X
Check that window wiper blade
;
is posi-
tioned correctly.
X
Fold wiper arm
:
back onto the rear win-
dow.
Cleaning the vehicle
Useful information
Regular care maintains the appearance and
quality of the vehicle over time.
Observe the following when cleaning and
caring for the vehicle:
X
Do not clean the engine.
X
Do not clean the vehicle whilst charging.
X
Use soft, moist cloths.
X
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by smart.
X
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
X
In winter, carefully remove road salt as
soon as possible.
Cleaning the vehicle exterior
Washing in an automatic car wash or
washing by hand
Preparing the vehicle for cleaning
G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the
vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of
an accident.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic con-
ditions in order to restore full braking effi-
ciency.
X
Close the side windows completely.
X
Switch off the climate control blower.
X
Turn the windscreen wipers to position 0.
Notes on care of matt paintwork
!
The following can give the paint a glossy
appearance and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R
Rubbing hard with unsuitable agents
R
Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
!
Only use automatic car washes which
correspond to the latest technological
standards. Never use wash programs
which finish by treating the vehicle with
hot wax.
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Cleaning the vehicle
>> Maintenance and care
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