Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual page 250

Operation
Tires and wheels
Driver's door B-pillar
1
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.
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Tire and Loading Information
G 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
i 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.
Load limit information on the Tire and
1
Loading Information placard
The Tire and Loading Information placard
showing the load limit information is located
on the driver's door B-pillar ( Y
X
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs."
on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
The combined weight of all occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if
applicable) should never exceed the weight
referenced in that statement.
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