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> Please see chapter "Loading information" on
page 334.
Overloading
Overloading
DANGER
Overloading can lead to dangerous vehicle reactions
and long braking distances.
e Do not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
e If you plan to load the vehicle, first correct the
tire pressure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can
be found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter technical data.
e Never exceed the specified axle load.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the vehicle and to the tires. Dam-
age due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Tire damage may also be caused by overloading, and
this damage is not covered by your tire warranty.
e Do not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
e If you plan to load the vehicle, first correct the
tire pressure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can
be found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter "Technical Data".
e Never exceed the specified axle load.
Inflating tires
Hot pressure hose
CAUTION
The compressor pressure hose can become hot
during filling and cause burns.
e Wear gloves.
The compressor with pressure gage is located in the
luggage compartment under the cargo area.
> Follow the separate operating instructions for
the compressor.
1. Screw the compressor pressure hose onto the
tire valve.
2. Connect the compressor plug to a 12-volt sock-
et in the vehicle.
– or –
Connect clips of the compressor to the emer-
gency starting terminals. Observe the sequence
below:
Fig. 239: Emergency starting points
a. Open the cap on the positive terminal for
emergency starting +.
b. Connect positive lead (red) to the positive
terminal for emergency starting +.
c. Connect negative lead (black) to the negative
terminal for emergency starting –.
3. Switch on compressor.
The tire is inflated.
4. Check inflation pressure using the pressure gage
and reduce tire pressure or continue filling as
required. Check the inflation pressure again.
5. Switch off the compressor.
6. Unscrew the compressor pressure hose.
Reading off inscription on tires
Fig. 240: Inscription on radial tires (example)
A Tire size
B TIN (Tire Identification Number)
C Tire ply composition and material
D Maximum permissible inflation pressure
E
Maximum load rating
F
Radial
G Term of tubeless or tube tire
A – Tire size
Example: P 265/40R18 (101Y)
– P – The tire is designed for a passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
– 265 – Indication of tire width in mm
– 40 – Indication of tire height to tire width ratio in
percent
– R – Belt type code letter for radial
– 18 – Indication of rim diameter in inches
– 101 – Load capacity coefficient
Wheels and Tires
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
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