Loading The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual

After you have driven for a few minutes, the
tire pressure loss warning system monitors
the set tire pressures of all the tires.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
Notes on tire pressure ( page 388)
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Loading the vehicle

Tire and Loading Information placard
& 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 393
% The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:
Maximum number of seats 2 according to
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the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
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gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.