X
Remove the valve cap of the tire being
checked.
X
Press the tire pressure gauge securely
onto the valve.
X
Read the tire pressure and compare it with
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
X
If the tire pressure is too low, increase the
tire pressure to the recommended value.
X
If the tire pressure is too high, release air.
To do this, press down the metal pin in the
valve using the tip of a pen, for example.
Then, check the tire pressure again using
the tire pressure gauge.
X
Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
X
Repeat these steps for the other tires.
Using winter tires
G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less
than
ã
in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in
winter and do not provide sufficient trac-
tion. There is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than
ã
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45
‡
(+7
†
), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction
and braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle therefore to winter tires or all-sea-
son tires marked with M+S. Using summer
tires at very cold temperatures could cause
tears to form, thereby damaging the tires
permanently. smart cannot accept responsi-
bility for this type of damage.
Have the vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
X
At low temperatures, use only winter tires
marked with M+S.
X
Use M+S tires with the additional
i
snowflake symbol in wintry road condi-
tions.
These tires allow driving safety systems,
e.g. ABS, to function optimally in winter.
X
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread
on all wheels.
X
When driving with M+S tires, observe the
specified maximum permissible speed.
X
Use only tire types and sizes approved for
smart.
X
When using tires with a specified direction
of rotation, observe the arrow on the side-
wall indicating the tire's direction of rota-
tion.
After mounting M+S tires:
X
Check the tire pressure.
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor.
Using snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R
never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R
always install snow chains in pairs to
the rear wheels.
!
Vehicles with steel wheels:
if you mount
snow chains on steel wheels, you may
damage the hub caps. Remove the hub caps
from the relevant wheels before mounting
the snow chains.
For safety reasons, smart recommends that
you only use snow chains that have been
specially approved for your vehicle by smart.
Further information can be obtained at a
smart center or a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Note that snow chains are always designed
for a specific tire size. If you mount tires that
are larger or smaller than the original tires,
you will require new snow chains of the cor-
rect size.
X
Observe country-specific regulations.
X
Use only snow chains approved for smart.
X
Mount snow chains on both rear wheels.
Using snow chains
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