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Engine compartment
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>> Operation Adding engine oil
!
Only use approved engine oils and oil fil

ters required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine oils
and oil filters contact an authorized smart
center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica

tion other than those expressly required for
the Maintenance System, or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control sys

tem damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.The filler cap is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
1
Filler cap
>Unscrew filler cap
1
from filler neck.
>Add engine oil as required.
Do not add more than 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
engine oil at a time.
>Wait one minute until the engine oil has run
into the oil pan.
>Check the engine oil level once more.
>Add engine oil once more if necessary.
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Warning!
When adding engine oil, always use a fun

nel to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts
such as the catalytic converter or ex

haust system.
If this should happen, however, the en

gine must be thoroughly cleaned before
you continue your trip. The engine oil
could otherwise ignite.P01.00
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Tires and wheels
>> Operation
207
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings
are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing it
by two.
Rotating tiresThoroughly clean the mounting face of the
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of
the wheels/tires each time the wheels/tires
are changed. Check for and ensure proper
tire inflation pressure.For information on wheel change, see "Flat
tire" (

page 265).
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Warning!
Do not rotate front and rear wheels as
they have different dimensions, e.g. rim
size, wheel offset etc. Otherwise, the
handling can be affected and you could
endanger yourself and others.
G
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
81 lb
ft (110 Nm).
Only use genuine smart wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.

Service and Literature
Your authorized smart center has trained technicians and Genuine smart Parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized smart center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized smart center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the smart web
site
www.smartusa.com or www.thesmart.ca
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time August 09, 2007
GSP/TID
Printed in Germany
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the
use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized smart center.