Tyres And Wheels; Mixture Ratio - SMART fortwo coupe Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flamma-
ble. Fire, naked flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling washer fluid
concentrate.
Use:
a washer fluid additive at temperatures
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above freezing to prevent smearing, such
as smartcare glass cleaner concentrate
for summer.
a washer fluid additive, such as smart-
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care glass cleaner concentrate for win-
ter, when there is a risk of frost to pre-
vent the washer fluid from freezing on
the windscreen.
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Mix the washer fluid in a container
beforehand. Match the mixture ratio to
the outside temperature (
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Open the service flap (
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To open: pull cap : of the reservoir up
by the tab.
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To close: press cap : onto the reservoir.
Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid
absorbs moisture from the air. This lowers
its boiling point.
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WARNING
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too
low, vapour pockets may form in the brake
system if the brakes are subjected to a
heavy load (e.g. when driving downhill).
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page 185).
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page 120).
This impairs braking efficiency. Have the
brake fluid renewed every two years.
! Always have brake fluid topped up at a
specialist workshop that is qualified for
smart electric drive vehicles, e.g. a
smart Centre.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the left when viewed
in the direction of travel.
Cover
:
Checking the brake fluid level
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Open the service flap (
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Check the reservoir visually.
The fluid level must be between MIN and
MAX.
If the level is slightly below the MIN
mark, visit a specialist workshop that is
qualified for smart electric drive vehi-
cles, e.g. a smart Centre.
If the level is significantly lower than
the MIN mark, call a breakdown service,
e.g. smartmove Assistance or consult a
specialist workshop that is qualified for
smart electric drive vehicles, e.g. a
smart Centre.

Tyres and wheels

Notes
! For reasons of safety, smart recom-
mends tyres that have been approved by
smart or tyres that offer the same level of
Tyres and wheels
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