Operation Manual

Rims and tires
Notes
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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
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poor handling characteristics
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increased noise
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increased fuel consumption
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 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
kit (Y page 188). In case of a flat tire, it
enables you to drive to the nearest
authorized 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 smart center.
or
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Call Roadside Assistance.
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