Wheels And Tyres; Important Safety Notes; Operation - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Operation

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Important safety notes

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WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or suspension com-
ponents may be damaged. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the orig-
inal part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
designation
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type
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When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
designation
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manufacturer
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type
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Warning
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving,
steering and braking characteristics of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive with a flat tyre. Immediately
replace the flat tyre with your spare wheel,
or consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by smart or that are not being used
correctly can impair driving safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist
workshop and enquire about:
suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
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Information on dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for your vehicle
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( page 210).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
on the tyre pressure table on the driver's
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side B-pillar
under "Tyre pressure" (
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page 203)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of spacers or
brake dust shields is not permitted. This
invalidates the general operating permit for
the vehicle.
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Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle
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is heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust
before beginning your journey.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
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noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may
indicate that the wheels or tyres are dam-
aged. If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to check the
wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the tyres and wheels
checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
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the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly
the sidewalls, may be damaged.
Regular checking of wheels and tyres
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WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle. There is a risk of
accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of dam-
age and replace any damaged tyres imme-
diately.