Loading The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual

Loading the vehicle

Notes on Tire and Loading Information plac‐
ard
& WARNING Risk of accident from overloa‐
ded tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteris‐
tics and lead to brake failure.
Observe the load-bearing capacity of
#
the tires.
The load-bearing capacity must be at
#
least half the gross axle weight rating of
the vehicle.
Never overload the tires by exceeding
#
the maximum load.
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
1
Tire and Loading Information placard
Wheels and tires 467
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:
Maximum number of seats 2 according to
R
the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
R
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.