Removing A Wheel - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

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Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The vehicle may only be raised at the desig-
nated jacking points on the sill.
The jacking points are located just behind
front wheel arches : and just in front of rear
wheel arches ;. You can identify the jacking
points by the triangular indentations on the
sill.
To avoid damage, position the jack centrally
under the triangular indentations.
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Position jack ; centrally under the tri-
angular indentations at the jacking point
on sill :.
Changing a wheel
Example
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Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
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Raise the vehicle with jack ; until the
tyre is a maximum of 3 cm off the ground.

Removing a wheel

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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.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel
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WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk
of accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately.
Have the damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driv-
ing.
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WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could
tip over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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