SMART Fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual page 165

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
Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
X
Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
! 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 energy
consumption of the vehicle, 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 electric
drive smart center, to have the damaged
tire replaced.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive
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 electric drive smart center
for proper disposal.
X
Replace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized electric
drive smart center.
G
WARNING
After changing a tire, contact an
authorized electric drive 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).
Sealing a tire (Version 2)
X
Take the tire repair kit from the
passenger footwell (
Flat tire
Y
page 138).
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