Notes - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Tire pressure
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Tire and Loading Information placard
: Recommended tire pressures
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on
the B-pillar on the driver's side (
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-
tains the recommended tire pressures for cold
tires. The recommended tire pressures are valid
for the maximum permissible load and up to the
maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Tire pressure table
Example: tire pressure table for all tires permitted
for this vehicle by the factory
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.
The tire pressure table contains the recommen-
ded pressures for cold tires for various operat-
ing conditions, i.e. differing load and speed con-
ditions.
If a tire size precedes a tire pressure, the tire
pressure information following is only valid for
that tire size. The load conditions "partially
laden" and "fully laden" are defined in the table
for different numbers of occupants and amounts
of luggage. The actual number of seats may dif-
fer.
Some tire pressure tables only show the rim
diameter instead of the complete tire size, e.g.
R16. Rim diameter is part of the tire size and can
be found on the tire sidewall (
If the tire pressures have been set to the lower
values for lighter loads and/or lower road
speeds, the pressures should be reset to the
higher values:
if you want to drive with an increased load
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and/or
if you want to drive at higher road speeds
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or higher road speeds, shown in the tire pres-
sure table, may have a negative effect on driv-
ing comfort.
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If the tire pressure is not set correctly, this can
lead to an excessive build-up of heat and a sud-
den loss of pressure.
For more information, contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Important notes on tire pressure
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If the tire pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tire may be damaged. Tire
pressure that is too low may result in a tire
blow-out. There is a risk of an accident.
Check the tire for foreign objects.
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Check whether the wheel is losing air or the
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valve is leaking.
If you are unable to rectify the damage, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
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If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tire
valves, the tire valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tire pressure
loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tire pres-
sure monitors keep the tire valve open. This
can also result in tire pressure loss. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only screw the standard valve cap or other
valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle onto the tire valve.
The tire pressures for increased loads and/
WARNING
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