Changing A Wheel - SMART FORTWO 2018 Owner's Manual

Changing a wheel

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Changing a wheel
Please note
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels
if the wheels or tyres have different
dimensions may severely impair the
driving characteristics. The service brake
or wheel suspension components may
also be damaged. There is a risk of an
accident.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimen-
sions.
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing
capacity and the approved maximum
speed could lead to tyre damage or the
tyre bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe
the tyre load rating and speed rating
required for your vehicle.
G
WARNING
If you fit wheels and tyres with incorrect
dimensions, the service brake or wheel
suspension components may be damaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always replace wheels and tyres with
ones that comply with the specifications
of the original part.
When replacing wheels, pay attention to
the:
designation
R
type
R
When replacing tyres, pay attention to
the:
designation
R
manufacturer
R
type
R
!
To prevent damage, smart recommends
having the wheel changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!
On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied
in the area of the valve, since this could
damage the electronic components.
Only have tyres changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!
Only position a suitable jack on the
jacking point intended for the purpose.
Only raise the vehicle briefly to change
the wheel. Make sure that there are no
persons in the vehicle and that it is on a
suitable surface. Secure the vehicle with
wheel chocks and apply the parking
brake.
Interchanging front and rear wheels or
tyres of differing dimensions can render
the general operating permit invalid.
Rules for selecting new tyres
!
For safety reasons, smart recommends
that you only use wheels and tyres which
smart has specifically approved for your
vehicle. These are specially adapted to
the systems, such as ABS or ESP
Only use tyres and wheels tested and
recommended by smart. Certain charac-
teristics, such as handling, vehicle noise
emissions, fuel consumption, etc. may
otherwise be adversely affected. Dimen-
sional variations and altered tyre defor-
mation when driving under load may also
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the vehicle body and axle components.
This may result in damage to the tyre or
the vehicle.
smart is not responsible for any damage
caused by using tyres and wheels other
than those which have been tested and
recommended.
You can obtain information about tyres
and wheels from any qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a smart Centre.
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