Rims And Tires - SMART Fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual

Rims and tires

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people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
Rims and tires
Notes
! Only use tires which have been tested
and approved by smart. Tires approved by
smart are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction
with the driving safety systems on your
vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP
Using tires other than those approved by
smart may result in damage that is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Using tires other than those approved
by smart can have detrimental effects,
such as
poor handling characteristics
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increased noise
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increased energy consumption
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Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
smart may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different
tire deformation characteristics that
could cause them to come into contact
with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be
the result.
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Further information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized electric
drive smart center. A placard with the
recommended tire inflation pressure is
located on the driver's door B‑pillar.
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer's maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
Mobility
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire repair
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kit ( page 159). In case of a flat tire, it
enables you to drive to the nearest
authorized electric drive smart center on
the sealed tire.
If the tire is damaged too severely for the
tire sealant to provide a reliable tire
repair:
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Contact the nearest authorized electric
drive smart center.
or
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Call Roadside Assistance.