The recommended method of wheel rota-
tion is shown in the picture.
Notes on storing the wheels
When storing wheels, observe the follow-
ing notes in particular:
● Store the removed wheels in a cool, dry
and preferably dark place.
● Protect the tyres from contact with oil,
grease or fuel.
Removing the wheel trim cover
1. Open the bonnet (→ Page 177).
2. Open the front compartment cover .
3. Remove the hook at the position shown
in the figure
.
4. Insert the hook into the wheel trim
cover hole and pull it outward to remove
the wheel trim cover.
Tyre markings
The tyre markings placed on a tyre side-
wall are standardized information used to
identify and describe the fundamental
characteristics of the tyre.
That information includes the load index,
velocity symbol, etc., for example, 235 / 45
R19 99 V.
● 235: nominal section width (mm)
● 45: nominal height ratio
● R: structure type code, R is for radial
structure
● 19: nominal rim diameter (in)
● 99: load index
● V: velocity symbol
Tyre wear indicator
Tyres shall be inspected regularly. If
you don't know about the tyre wear
indicators inside the tread grooves,
please contact a smart Authorized
Service Partner.
Tyre wear indicators are located in the
tread grooves of tyres. When the tread of a
tyre is at the same height as the wear indi-
cators, please replace the tyre with a new
one as soon as possible.
WARNING Risk of accident from using
tyres of grade lower than the
original
► If a tyre with a load index or speed
rating lower than the original one is
used, it may overheat and be dam-
aged, thus causing accidents and
personal injury.
Seasonal tyres
Summer tyres
Your vehicle's original high performance
summer tyres are not suitable for winter
road conditions. When driving in low
Wheels and tyres 175
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