Battery - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Battery

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Guide the wheel onto the wheel hub and
push it on.
X
Insert two wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
X
Vehicles with wheel trim cap on steel
rim: Attach the wheel trim cap so that it
is held by the two wheel bolts.
X
Install last wheel bolt and tighten it
slightly.
X
Lower the vehicle until the vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
X
Remove the jack.
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Tighten the wheel bolts. Observe a
tightening torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
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Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Steel rim with wheel cover
X
Vehicles with wheel cover on steel rim:
Position wheel cover aperture : so
valve ; fits through.
X
Push the wheel cover evenly onto the
wheel rim with both hands.
X
Check that the wheel cover is fixed
securely to the wheel rim.
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) only functions on wheels that are
equipped with the proper electronic
Y
sensors ( page 121).
Battery
About the battery
Your vehicle's battery is located in the
passenger footwell below the footrest
Y
( page 186).
The battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated
service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet
for battery maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing the battery, always use
batteries approved by smart.
Battery: 12 V and 42 Ah
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, consult an
authorized smart center about steps you
need to observe.
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Warning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Do
not allow it to come into
contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially
gloves, apron and
faceguard.