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The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
driving style
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tyre pressure
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mileage
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Observe the following rules for selecting
new tyres:
observe country-specific regulations
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which stipulate or recommend a certain
tyre type for the vehicle.
only fit tyres and wheels of the same
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type and make.
only tyres of the same size may be used
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on a single axle (left/right).
only use tyres of the same type (summer
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tyres, all-season tyres, winter tyres).
only use wheel-tyre combinations
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approved by smart.
do not wear tyres out too much. This oth-
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erwise significantly reduces the traction
on wet roads (aquaplaning).
replace tyres after six years at the latest.
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the use of a specific tyre type in certain
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regions and areas of operation can be
highly beneficial.
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Recommended tyre pressures for vari-
ous operating states can be found on the
tyre pressure table on the driver's side
door pillar (B-pillar).
You can find further information regarding
tyres and wheels at specialist tyre retail-
ers, at qualified specialist workshops and
at any smart Centre.
Preparing to change a wheel
The vehicle tool tray is located under the
glove compartment.
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Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery
and level ground.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Position the front wheels to point
straight ahead.
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Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal and shift to
either first or reverse gear.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position j.
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Switch off the engine.
Changing a wheel
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Remove the key from the ignition lock.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Removing a wheel
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WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly
at the appropriate jacking point of the
vehicle, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised. There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of
the jack must be positioned vertically,
directly under the jacking point of the
vehicle.
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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.
Always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on "Changing a wheel"
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(
page 156).
Vehicles with steel wheels and hub caps:
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Using both hands, grasp two hub cap
openings and remove the hub cap.
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