SMART EQ forfour Owner's Manual page 161

The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
Driving style
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Tyre pressure
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Mileage
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Observe the following rules for selecting new
tyres:
Observe country-specific regulations
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which stipulate or recommend a certain
tyre type for the vehicle.
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
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and make.
Only tyres of the same size may be used on
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a single axle (left/right).
Only use tyres of the same type (summer
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tyres, all-season tyres, winter tyres).
Use only wheel-tyre combinations
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approved by smart.
Do not wear tyres out too much. This oth-
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erwise significantly reduces the traction
on wet roads (aquaplaning).
Replace tyres after six years at the latest.
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i Recommended tyre pressures for various
operating states can be found on the tyre
pressure table on the driver's side door
pillar (B-pillar).
You can find further information regarding
tyres and wheels at specialist tyre retailers,
at qualified specialist workshops and at any
smart centre.
Preparing to change a wheel
The vehicle tool tray is located under the
glove compartment.
X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Position the front wheels to point straight
ahead.
X
Shift the transmission to position j.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from ignition lock.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Changing a wheel
Removing a wheel
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WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at
the appropriate jacking point of the vehi-
cle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle
raised. There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
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Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened.
! Position a suitable jack only on the jack-
ing points intended for this purpose.
Never position the jack on the high-volt-
age battery. Do not jack up the vehicle on
the high-voltage battery. There is other-
wise a risk of damaging the high-voltage
battery.
Also observe the notes in the "Changing a
wheel" section.
Warning stickers
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