Smart fortwo coupe and smart fortwo cabriolet (2019). Manual - part 7

>> Operation.

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .............. 110

At the gas station ............................. 110

Engine compartment .......................... 111

Front compartment ........................... 114

Tires and wheels .............................. 118

Winter driving ................................ 136

Driving instructions ........................ 138

Driving abroad ................................ 144

Vehicle care ................................... 145

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

In the Operation section you will find
detailed information on operating,
maintaining and caring for your vehicle.
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more
satisfied you will be with its performance
later on.

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Drive your vehicle during the first
1

 

000 miles (1

 

500 km) at varying but

moderate vehicle and engine speeds.

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During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than 

2

/

3

 of

maximum rpm in each gear).

R

Shift gears in a timely manner.

R

Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down
by shifting to a lower gear.

R

Avoid accelerating by kickdown.

After 1

 

000 miles (1

 

500 km), you may

gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions also apply
when driving the first 1

 

000 miles (1

 

500 km)

after the engine has been replaced.

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Always obey applicable speed limits.

At the gas station

Refueling

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Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and
poisonous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.

Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.

! 

Do not put diesel in vehicles with

gasoline engines. Do not mix gasoline
with diesel. Even small quantities of
diesel will damage the injection system.
Damage caused by adding diesel will not
be covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
If diesel has mixed with gasoline, do not
start the engine. Otherwise the catalytic
converter will be irreparably damaged.
Contact an authorized smart center or
Roadside Assistance immediately and
have the vehicle towed.

! 

Damage resulting from mixing gasoline

with diesel fuel is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.

The fuel filler flap is located on the
passenger side towards the rear. Locking/
unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler
flap.

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In case the central locking system does

not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanisms is clamping,
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.

:

Opening the fuel filler flap

;

Inserting the fuel filler cap

=

Fuel filler cap

110

At the gas station

>> Operation.

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Fuel type label

A

Holder

X

Turn off the engine.

X

Remove the key from the starter switch.

X

Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow :.

X

Turn fuel filler cap = counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.

X

Take off fuel filler cap =.

! 

The fuel filler cap is tethered to the

fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle
paint finish.

X

Insert fuel filler cap = in direction of
arrow ; into holder A on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.

X

Fully insert filler nozzle unit and
refuel.

X

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out — do not top off or
overfill.

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Warning!

Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.

X

Replace fuel filler cap =.

X

Turn fuel filler cap = clockwise until
the handle grip overturns.

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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap

before locking the vehicle as the fuel
filler flap locking pin prevents closing
after you have locked the vehicle.

X

Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.

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Only use premium unleaded gasoline

with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of
91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).

Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
Please contact gas station personnel in
case labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(

Y

 page 211) and “Fuel requirements”

(

Y

 page 212), or contact an authorized

smart center.

Check regularly and before a long trip

For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
“Service fluids and capacities”
(

Y

 page 209).

Check the following:

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Engine oil level (

Y

 page 112)

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Tire inflation pressure (

Y

 page 120)

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Coolant level (

Y

 page 115)

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Vehicle lighting (

Y

 page 168)

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Windshield washer system (

Y

 page 116)

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Brake fluid (

Y

 page 117)

Engine compartment

Engine compartment cover

Open the engine compartment cover to
check the engine oil level and if necessary,
to add engine oil.

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Warning!

High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore, the engine
compartment cover and parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover may
be hot. Parts of the engine can become very
hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool
off completely before touching the engine
compartment cover, parts in the area

Engine compartment

111

>> Operation.

Z

around the engine compartment cover, and
parts of the engine.

X

Turn off the engine.

X

Engage the parking brake.

X

Open the tailgate.

G

Warning!

Exercise extreme caution if you see flames
or smoke coming from the engine
compartment. Move away from the vehicle
and call the fire department.
If the coolant temperature warning lamp
indicates that the engine is overheated, do
not attempt to open the engine compartment
cover. Move away from the vehicle and wait
until the engine has cooled before opening
the engine compartment.

G

Warning!

To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the engine
compartment cover is open and the engine
is running.

G

Warning!

The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system that
utilizes high voltage. Don not touch any
components (ignition coils, spark plug
sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition
system

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while the engine is running

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while starting the engine

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if ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually

X

Opening: Grasp the strap on cargo
compartment floor :.

X

Lift cargo compartment floor : with the
strap.

X

Engage hook ? into top mounting of
cargo compartment cover blind A.

X

Remove fastening screw ;.

X

Remove engine compartment cover =.

X

Closing: Slide engine compartment cover
= forward into the tabs provided.

X

Tighten fastening screw ;.

X

Disengage hook ? from top mounting
A.

X

Fold cargo compartment floor : back
down.

X

Push the right hand and left hand cargo
compartment floor edges under the edges
of the side panels.

X

Close the tailgate.

Engine oil

The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when the vehicle is new or the
vehicle is driven at higher engine speeds
frequently.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.

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Engine compartment

>> Operation.

! 

Do not use any special lubricant

additives, as these may increase wear
and damage the drive assemblies. Using
special additives not approved by smart
may cause damage not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available
at any smart center.

Checking engine oil level

! 

Check the engine oil level at regular

intervals.

When checking the engine oil level

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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground

R

the vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off

X

Turn off the engine.

X

Engage the parking brake.

X

Open the tailgate.

X

Open the engine compartment cover
(

Y

 page 111).

The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.

X

Pull out oil dipstick :.

X

Wipe oil dipstick : clean with a clean
cloth.

X

Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube.

X

Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark = (minimum) and
upper mark ; (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick :.

X

Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube again.

X

If necessary, add engine oil
(

Y

 page 113).

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The filling quantity between the upper

and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).

Adding engine oil

! 

Only use approved engine oils and oil

filters 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
specification 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 system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.

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Warning!

When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust
system.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you
continue your trip. The engine oil could
otherwise ignite.

Engine compartment

113

>> Operation.

Z

The filler cap is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.

X

Unscrew filler cap : from the filler
neck.

X

Add engine oil as required.
Do not add more than 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
engine oil at a time.

X

Wait one minute until the engine oil has
run into the oil pan.

X

Check the engine oil level once more.

X

Add engine oil once more if necessary.

Be careful not to spill any oil when adding
to avoid environmental damage caused by
oil entering the ground and water.

! 

Excess engine oil must be siphoned or

drained off. It could cause damage to the
engine or emission control system not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.

X

Screw filler cap : back on the filler
neck.

X

Close the engine compartment cover
(

Y

 page 111).

Front compartment

Service flap

Remove the service flap to check the
coolant level, windshield washer reservoir
level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.

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Warning!

Always turn the key to starter switch
position 0 and remove the key from the
starter switch before opening the service
flap.
If the windshield wipers should
inadvertently be switched on, you could be
seriously injured by the wiper washer
drive, which is located just below the
service flap.

G

Warning!

Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you
or others.

G

Warning!

To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the service flap is
open.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned
off. Stay clear of fan blades.

! 

Check the fill levels at regular

intervals.

! 

Carefully remove ice, snow, and any

other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.

X

Park the vehicle on level ground.

X

Turn off the engine.

X

Engage the parking brake.

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Front compartment

>> Operation.

X

Removing: Fold both levers : outward in
direction of the arrows as far as they will
go.

X

Lift the front end of service flap ;.

X

Remove service flap ;.

X

Inserting: Insert hooks = on the back of
service flap ; completely into
openings ?.

X

Remounting: Lift service flap ; out of
openings ? (

Y

 page 115).

X

Insert tabs A on the back of service
flap ; completely into openings B.

X

Closing: Push front end of service
flap ; down.

X

Fold levers : inward in direction of the
arrows as far as they will go.

Coolant

G

Warning!

In order to avoid potentially serious burns:

R

Use extreme caution when opening the
service flap if there are any signs of
steam or coolant leaking from the

Front compartment

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>> Operation.

Z

cooling system, or if the coolant
temperature warning lamp ? in the
instrument cluster indicates that the
coolant is overheated.

R

Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158

¦ (70¥). Allow engine to cool

down before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.

R

Using a rag, slowly open the cap
approximately 

1

/

2

 turn to relieve excess

pressure. If opened immediately,
scalding hot fluid and steam will be
blown out under pressure.

The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine must have
cooled down. For more information, see
“Coolants” (

Y

 page 213).

Checking coolant level

X

Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (

Y

 page 114).

The coolant reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the driver’s side.

X

Allow the radiator to cool down for at
least 30 minutes.

X

Using a rag, turn pressure cap : slowly
approximately one half turn

counterclockwise to release any excess
pressure.

X

Continue turning pressure cap :
counterclockwise and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level

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for cold coolant: reaches marking
bar ; visible through the filling
opening

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for warm coolant: is approximately
0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher

X

If necessary, add coolant.

Adding coolant

X

Add coolant as required. The coolant
level may not exceed the maximum filling
level.

X

Replace and tighten pressure cap :.

X

Remount the service flap and close it
(

Y

 page 114).

Windshield/rear window washer system

Both the windshield and the rear window

14

washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).

X

Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (

Y

 page 114).

14

Coupé only.

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Front compartment

>> Operation.

The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the front compartment on the driver’s
side.

G

Warning!

Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windshield washer
concentrate is being handled.

X

Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for
temperatures above freezing point.

X

Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point.

! 

Always use a windshield washer

concentrate labeled for winter where
temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the washer system/reservoir.

X

Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container.
Observe mixing ratios depending on the
outside temperature (

Y

 page 212).

X

Use the tab to pull cap : upwards.

X

Refill the windshield washer reservoir.

X

Push cap : onto the windshield washer
reservoir.

X

Remount the service flap and close it
(

Y

 page 114).

Brake fluid

G

Warning!

During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of moisture
from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.

The brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir may be too low if the brake
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on (

Y

 page 24) although the parking

brake is released.

! 

If you find that the brake fluid in the

brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the brake
system checked for brake pad thickness
and leaks immediately. Contact an
authorized smart center immediately. Do
not add brake fluid as this will not solve
the problem.

X

Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (

Y

 page 114).

The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the passenger side.

:

Brake fluid reservoir

Front compartment

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>> Operation.

Z

Checking brake fluid level

X

Perform a visual check of the brake fluid
reservoir :.
The brake fluid level is correct when it
is between the minimum mark and the
maximum mark.

R

If the brake fluid level has fallen
slightly below the minimum mark,
drive to an authorized smart center.

R

If the brake fluid level has fallen
significantly below the minimum
mark, call Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.

X

Remount the service flap and close it
(

Y

 page 114).

Tires and wheels

Safety notes

G

Warning!

Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part. For further
information contact an authorized smart
center. If incorrectly sized rims and tires
are mounted, the wheel brakes or
suspension components can be damaged.
Also, the operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct.

G

Warning!

Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth,
or if the tires have sustained damage,
replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
smart wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly
an accident.
Retreaded tires are not tested or
recommended by smart, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on

retreads. The operating safety of the
vehicle cannot be assured when such tires
are used.

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Warning!

If you feel a sudden significant vibration
or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
possible damage to your vehicle has
occurred, you should turn on the hazard
warning flashers, carefully slow down, and
drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest authorized smart center or tire
dealer for repairs.

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Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire
affects the ability to steer or brake the
vehicle. You could lose control of the
vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire
or driving at high speed with a flat tire
will cause excessive heat build-up and
possibly a fire.

Modifications to the brake system and
wheels and the use of spacer and brake dust
rings are not permissible.
Contact an authorized smart center for
information on tested and recommended
rims and tires for summer and winter
operation. They can also offer advice
concerning tire service and purchase.

Important guidelines

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Only use sets of tires and rims of the same
type and make.

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Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.

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Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds.

R

Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can cause

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Tires and wheels

>> Operation.

tire inflation pressure loss and damage
to the tire beads.

R

If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as
required.

R

Do not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are
sharply reduced at tread depths of less
than 

1

/

8

 in (3 mm).

Recommended tire inflation pressure

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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.

Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and
Loading Information placard located on
the driver’s door B‑pillar (

Y

 page 124).

The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly. Only adjust the tire
inflation pressure on cold tires. The tires
can be considered cold if the vehicle has
been parked for at least 3 hours or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Depending on the

ambient temperature, the driving speed
and the tire load, the tire temperature
changes. When the tire temperature
changes by 18

¦ (10¥), the tire inflation

pressure will change by approximately
1.5 psi (0.1 bar). Keep this in mind when
checking tire inflation pressure on warm
tires and adjust the tire pressure only if
the tire inflation pressure is too low for
the current operating conditions. If you
check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are warm, the reading will be higher
than the cold reading. This is normal. Do
not let air out to match the specified cold
tire inflation pressure. Otherwise, the
tire will be underinflated.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar.
Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
In addition to the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar, also consult the tire inflation
pressure label (if available) on the inside
of the filler flap for any additional
information pertaining to special driving
situations. For more information, see
“Important notes on tire inflation
pressure” (

Y

 page 120).

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Data shown on Tire and Loading

Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Tire data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for
actual data specific to your vehicle.

Tires and wheels

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>> Operation.

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The Tire and Loading Information placard
lists the recommended cold tire inflation
pressures : for maximum loaded vehicle
weight. The tire inflation pressures listed
apply to the tires installed as original
equipment.

Important notes on tire inflation
pressure

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Warning!

If the tire inflation pressure drops
repeatedly, check the tires for punctures
from foreign objects and/or whether air is
leaking from the valves or from around the
rim.

Tire temperature and tire inflation
pressure are also increased while driving,
depending on the driving speed and the
tire load.

Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires

Underinflated tires

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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.

Underinflated tires can

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cause excessive and uneven tire wear

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adversely affect fuel economy

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lead to tire failure from being
overheated

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adversely affect handling
characteristics

Overinflated tires

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Warning!

Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
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.

Overinflated tires can

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adversely affect handling
characteristics

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cause uneven tire wear

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be more prone to damage from road
hazards

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adversely affect ride comfort

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increase stopping distance

Checking tire inflation pressure

Safety notes

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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.

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Tires and wheels

>> Operation.

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.

Check the tire inflation pressure at least
every other week.
Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure when the tires are cold
(

Y

 page 119).

Checking tire inflation pressure
manually

Follow the steps below to achieve correct
tire inflation pressure:

X

Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.

X

Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.

X

Read the tire inflation pressure on tire
gauge and check against the
recommended tire inflation pressure on
the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(

Y

 page 124). If necessary, add air to

achieve the recommended tire inflation
pressure.

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If you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of
a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation
pressure with the tire gauge.

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Install the valve cap.

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Repeat this procedure for each tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale in
the instrument cluster. Depending on how
the telltale illuminates, it indicates a low
tire pressure condition or a malfunction in
the TPMS system itself:

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If the telltale illuminates continuously,
one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. There is no malfunction
in the TPMS.

R

If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and
then stays illuminated, the TPMS system
itself is not operating properly.

The TPMS only functions on wheels that are
equipped with the proper electronic
sensors. It monitors the tire inflation
pressure in all four tires. A warning is
issued to alert you to a decrease in
pressure in one or more of the tires.

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Warning!

The TPMS does not indicate a warning for
wrongly selected inflation pressures.
Always adjust tire inflation pressure
according to the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar.
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g.
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by
carefully applying the brakes and avoiding
abrupt steering maneuvers.

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

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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 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.

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If a condition causing the TPMS to

malfunction develops, it may take up to
10 minutes for the system to signal a
malfunction using the TPMS telltale
flashing and illumination sequence.
The telltale extinguishes after a few
minutes driving if the malfunction has
been corrected.

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Operating radio transmission

equipment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-
way radios) in or near the vehicle could
cause the TPMS to malfunction.

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USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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Canada only:

This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause

interference, and

2. this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Restarting the TPMS

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Warning!

It is the driver’s responsibility to
calibrate the TPMS on the recommended
cold inflation pressure. Underinflated
tires affect the ability to steer or brake
and might cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.

The TPMS must be restarted when you have
adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a
new level (e.g. because of different load or
driving conditions). The TPMS is then
recalibrated to the current tire inflation
pressures.

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Using the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(

Y

 page 124), make sure the tire

inflation pressure of all four tires is
correct.

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Restart the TPMS after adjusting the

tire inflation pressure to the inflation
pressure recommended for the vehicle
operating condition. Tire pressure
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Observe the recommended tire inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar (

Y

 page 124).

X

Press Restarting TPMS button :.
The combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale in the instrument
cluster (

Y

 page 24) flashes for

approximately 5 seconds and then goes
out.

After driving a few minutes the system
verifies that the current tire inflation
pressures are within the system’s
specified range. Afterwards the current
tire inflation pressures are accepted as
reference pressures and then monitored.

Maximum tire inflation pressure

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Warning!

Never exceed the max. tire inflation
pressure. 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.

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For illustration purposes only. Actual

data on tires are specific to each vehicle

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and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.

This is the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure : for the tire.
Always follow the recommended tire
inflation pressure (

Y

 page 119) for proper

tire inflation.

Loading the vehicle

Two labels on your vehicle show how much
weight it may properly carry.
1) The Tire and Loading Information

placard can be found on the driver’s
door B‑pillar. This placard tells you
important information about the
number of people that can be in the
vehicle and the total weight that can be
carried in the vehicle. It also contains
information on the proper size and
recommended tire inflation pressures
for the original equipment tires on
your vehicle.

2) The certification label, also found on

the driver’s door B‑pillar, tells you
about the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. The
certification label also tells you about
the front and rear axle weight capacity,
called the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). The GAWR is the total allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). Never exceed the
GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle
or rear axle.

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Driver’s door B‑pillar

Following is a discussion on how to work
with the information contained on the Tire
and Loading Information placard with
regards to loading your vehicle.

Tire and Loading Information

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Warning!

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.

Tire and Loading Information placard

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Data shown on Tire and Loading

Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Load limit
data are specific to each vehicle and may
vary from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for
actual data specific to your vehicle.

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