Changing A Wheel - SMART fortwo coupe Owner's Manual

If you suspect a tyre defect:
X
Reduce vehicle speed.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
X
Check the wheels and tyres for damage.
If you find no signs of damage, have the
wheels and tyres checked at a specialist
workshop.

Changing a wheel

Please note
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels
may severely impair the driving charac-
teristics if the wheels or tyres have differ-
ent dimensions. The wheel brakes or sus-
pension components may also be damaged.
There is a risk of accident.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if
the wheels and tyres are of the same
dimensions.
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 wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or suspension com-
ponents may be damaged. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always replace wheels and tyres with
those that fulfil the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit
the correct:
designation
R
type
R
Changing a wheel
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
designation
R
manufacturer
R
type
R
! 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 dam-
age the electronic components.
Only have tyres changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Position a suitable jack only on the jack-
ing points intended for this purpose. Raise
the vehicle for a short time only to change
the wheel. Make sure the vehicle is on a
suitable surface and that no-one is in the
vehicle. Secure the vehicle using chocks
and apply the parking brake.
Interchanging front and rear wheels or tires
of differing dimensions can render the gen-
eral operating permit invalid.
Rules for selecting new tyres
!
For safety reasons, smart recommends
that you only use tyres and wheels which
have been specifically approved by smart
for your vehicle. These are specially adap-
ted to the control systems, such as ABS or
®
ESP .
Only use tyres and wheels specifically
tested and approved by smart. Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, dimen-
sional variations and different tyre defor-
mation characteristics could cause the
tyres to make contact with the bodywork
and axle components. This could result in
damage to the tyres or the vehicle.
smart accepts no liability for damage
resulting from the use of tyres or wheels
other than those tested and approved.
Information on wheels and tyres can be
obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a smart centre.
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