Loading The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Make sure to observe the following further rela‐
ted subject:
Notes on tire pressure (
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Radio-equipment approval of the tire pres‐
sure monitoring system
Radio equipment approval numbers
Country Radio equipment approval
number
Canada IC: 4008C-TSSRE4A
Operation is subject to the follow‐
ing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Mexico Model: TSSRE4A & TSSSG4G6,
IFETEL: RLVHUTS17-0806
USA FCC ID: YGOTSSRE4A
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two con‐
ditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: Any changes or modifi‐
cation not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compli‐
ance could void the user's author‐
ity to operate this equipment.

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Tire and Loading Information placard
& WARNING Risk of an accident when driv‐
ing with an overloaded tire
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 rating of the tires.
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The load rating must be at least half the
#
gross axle weight rating of the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz recommends you use
the load-bearing index, which is given in
the vehicle documents.
Never overload the tires by exceeding
#
the maximum load.
Only vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less
than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) have a Tire and Load‐
ing Information placard on the B-pillar on the driv‐
er's side.
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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The data shown in the illustration is sample
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:
The maximum number of seats indicates the
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maximum number of occupants permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
The maximum permissible load equals the
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gross weight of all vehicle occupants, the lug‐
gage and cargo.
The recommended tire pressures for cold
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tires. The recommended tire pressures apply
to the maximum permissible load and up to
the maximum permissible speed of the vehi‐
cle.
Also observe the following information:
The information about permissible weights on
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the vehicle identification plate (
The information about tire pressure on the
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tire pressure table .
Wheels and tires 231
page 252).
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