Wheel Change - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

To increase the tire inflation
R
pressure: Switch on the electric air
pump.
To decrease the tire inflation
R
pressure: Open vent screw =. Recheck
the tire inflation pressure with the
electric air pump's pressure gauge.
X
After checking the tire inflation
pressure, unscrew the end of filler
hose ? from tire valve G.
X
Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
X
Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
!
The manufacturer is unable to
guarantee that all tire punctures can be
repaired with the tire repair kit, in
particular cuts or perforations larger
than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) or away
from the tire's tread. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage sustained
through improper use of the tire repair
kit.
G
Warning!
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver's door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
X
Drive to the nearest authorized smart
center, to have the damaged tire
replaced.
X
Contact an authorized smart center as
soon as possible to obtain a new filler
hose and a new tire sealant container.
X
Bring used tire sealant materials to an
authorized smart center for proper
disposal.
X
Replace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized smart
center.
G
Warning!
After changing a tire, contact a smart
center to make sure the bolts holding the
wheel to the car are tight enough.
Otherwise, the wheels could come off. Each
bolt should be tightened to a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm).

Wheel change

Preparing the vehicle
X
Park the vehicle on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
X
Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
X
Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Wheel change
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