2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE wheel

A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheelson the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position Nand the igni-
tion is switched on. G
WARNING
With the drive system inactive, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
! The vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Otherwise, the electric drive or the
high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow other vehicles.
Otherwise, the drive system or compo-
nents of the high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
R Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may cause damage to the supports if towing on a bumpy road.
R Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame, or suspension parts.
! Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position Nwhile towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant drive train damage. !
Towing the vehicle with a luggage rack*
mounted is not permissible. The vehicle
must not be towed by the luggage rack*.
i If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
or discharged, the gear selector lever
will remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center for assistance or call Road-
side Assistance.
Towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
X Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
X Lift the carpet. X
Take out towing eye bolt :.
Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt can be screwed into
threaded holes which are located behind
covers on the front and rear bumper. Front cover204
Towing>> Practical hints.
* optional

Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
= Paintwork code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:
R on the certification label on the driver’s
door B‑pillar (Y page 214)
R on the rear right on the cargo compart-
ment floor (Y page 215)
R in the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 214)
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Fold back the carpet. :
VIN (on the cargo compartment floor) Vehicle specification
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center for the corresponding
data of all special bodies and special
equipment. Main dimensions
Overall vehicle
length
107.4 in (2 727 mm)
Overall vehicle
width
11 69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
62.1 in (1 555 mm)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1 867 mm)
Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights
Cargo compart-
ment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
None
This vehicle is not intended to carry items
on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-
mounted devices must not be used. G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
11 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification
215>> Technical data.
* optional Z

Mixed size tires
i Abbreviations used in the following tables:
R FA: Front Axle
R RA: Rear Axle All-season tires Light alloy rims
FA
RA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S
175/55 R 15 77T M+S 4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)
5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Winter tires
12 Light alloy rims
FA
RA 155/60 R 15 74T M+Si
175/55 R 15 77T M+Si 4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)
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 electric
drive smart center for products tested and
approved by smart. G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
For health reasons, you should prevent ser-
vice fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
12 Not available as factory equipment. Service fluids and capacities
217>> Technical data. Z