Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure - Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 500 Operator's Manual

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Warning!
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the placard located
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.
For more information on tire load rating
( page 302).
For information on calculating total and
cargo load capacities ( page 287).

Maximum tire inflation pressure

G
1 Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.
This is the maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure for the tire.
Tires and wheels
Always follow the recommended tire
inflation pressure ( page 291) for proper
tire inflation.
Warning!
Never exceed the max. tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse-
ly 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 com-
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road de-
bris, potholes etc.
Operation
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