2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsh
The yellow
combination
low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale
illuminates
continuously. The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.
X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 126).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has
(have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
See also “Restarting the TPMS” (Y page 129). h
The
combination
low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale flashes
60 seconds and
then stays
illuminated. There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
X
Have the TPMS checked at an authorized smart center.
After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving. G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.
As

an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the 172
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low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Warning and indicator lamps in the overhead control panel
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions4 0
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated
with the weight of a
typical adult or
someone larger than a
small individual on
the passenger seat. There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized smart center. 4 0
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp does not
illuminate

or remains
out with the weight of
a typical
12‑month‑old child in
a standard child
restraint or less on
the passenger seat There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized smart center. G
WARNING
If the 4 0
indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight
of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat, do not
have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. What to do if ...
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X
Removing: Fold the wiper arm away from
the
rear window until you feel it engage.
X Fold wiper blade :
away from the wiper
arm in direction of arrow ; until it
disengages from its mounting.
X Detach wiper blade :.
X Installing:
Push the new wiper blade onto
the wiper arm until you feel it engage.
X Fold the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the rear window.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blade is properly
installed. An improperly installed
wiper blade may cause rear window
damage. Adjusting the washer jet nozzles
:
Front washer jet nozzles
; Rear washer jet nozzles
X Adjusting: Use a needle to move washer
jet nozzles : or ; left, right, up, or
down.
i Check the setting of the washer jet
nozzles at regular intervals. The washer
jet nozzles are correctly set when the
water

jet hits the windshield or the rear
window approximately in the center. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Upon experiencing any type of problem
with the vehicle’s tires, switch on the
hazard warning flasher, carefully slow
down and exit the roadway in a cautious
manner.
X Park the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
X Make sure the tire valve of the damaged
tire

is located below the horizontal axle
of the wheel hub.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight ahead position.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the key from the starter switch
and take the key with you.
i Open
door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway. Using the tire repair kit
! Depending

on the type of damage on the
tire, the tire sealant could damage the
sensor of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*. Such damage is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
When having the damaged tire replaced,
also have the TPMS sensors* checked for
proper function. When the sensor is
damaged, the TPMS* will not function
properly. The sensor must then be
replaced at an authorized smart center as
soon as possible.
i Depending on production date of your
vehicle, it will be equipped with version
1 or version 2 of the tire repair kit. 186
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X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
X Drive off immediately.
The tire sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire. G
WARNING
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily
seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
X After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km)
or
ten minutes, stop and exit the vehicle
taking all of the appropriate safety
precautions.
X Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X Check the tire inflation pressure using
pressure gauge ;. G
WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest smart
center or call Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
X If the tire inflation pressure is at least
130

kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi), inflate or deflate
the tire to correct tire inflation
pressure (see Tire and Loading
Information placard located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar). R
To increase the tire inflation
pressure: Switch on the electric air
pump.
R To decrease the tire inflation
pressure:

Open vent screw =. Recheck
the tire inflation pressure with the
electric air pump’s pressure gauge.
X After checking the tire inflation
pressure, unscrew the end of filler
hose ? from tire valve G.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
X Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
! The manufacturer is unable to
guarantee that all tire punctures can be
repaired with the tire repair kit, in
particular cuts or perforations larger
than

approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) or away
from the tire’s tread. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage sustained
through improper use of the tire repair
kit. G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the

driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also 190
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Information placard located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar).
R
To increase the tire inflation
pressure: Switch on the electric air
pump.
R To decrease the tire inflation
pressure: Press deflate button D.
Recheck the tire inflation pressure
with the electric air pump’s pressure
gauge E.
X When the tire inflation pressure is
correct, unscrew the end of filler
hose ? from tire valve C.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve. X
To detach tire sealant container : from
the electric air pump, press both
latches.
X Pull tire sealant container : out of
fixture ;.
Filler hose ? remains on tire sealant
container :.
X Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
! The manufacturer is unable to
guarantee that all tire punctures can be
repaired with the tire repair kit, in
particular cuts or perforations larger
than

approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) or away
from the tire’s tread. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage sustained
through improper use of the tire repair
kit. G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the

driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
X Drive to the nearest authorized smart
center, to have the damaged tire
replaced.
X Contact an authorized smart center as
soon as possible to obtain a new filler
hose and a new tire sealant container.
X Bring used tire sealant materials to an
authorized smart center for proper
disposal.
X Replace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized smart
center. G
WARNING
After changing a tire, contact a smart
center to make sure the bolts holding the
wheel to the car are tight enough.
Otherwise, the wheels could come off. Each
bolt should be tightened to a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm). Flat tire
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Warranty coverage ............................ 212
Engine electronics ........................... 212
Identification labels ....................... 213
Vehicle specification (model pure) ..... 215
Vehicle specification (model passion) .

215
Vehicle specification (model BRABUS) . 216
Rims and tires ................................. 217
Service fluids and capacities ............218

Rims and tires
Notes
! 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
R poor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R 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.
i 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 186). 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:
X
Contact the nearest authorized smart
center.
or
X Call Roadside Assistance. Rims and tires
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Mixed size tires
i In the following tables, the models are represented by codes:
R V1: model pure
R V2: model passion
R V3: model BRABUS
Abbreviations used in the following tables:
R FA: Front Axle
R RA: Rear Axle All-season tires Light alloy rims V1 V2 V3
FA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S
4.5 J x 15 H2
25
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) # #
—
RA 175/55 R 15 77T M+S
5.5 J x 15 H2
25
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm) FA 165/60 R 15 77T M+S 5.0 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.34 in (34 mm) # #
—
RA 195/50 R 15 82T M+S 6.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
FA 175/55 R 15 77T M+S 5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.18 in (30 mm) — — #
RA 215/35 R 17 79H M+S 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.30 in (33 mm)
Winter tires
26 Light alloy rims V1 V2 V3
FA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S
i 4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) # # #
RA 175/55 R 15 77T M+Si 5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Service fluids and capacities
Notes
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by smart. Please contact an authorized smart center
for
products tested and approved by smart. G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect
to handling, storing and disposing
25 Model pure only: Available as steel rim or light alloy rim*.
26 Not available as factory equipment.218
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