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364 Wheels and tires
Be sure to also pay attention to the following
related topic:
Notes on tire pressure (
page 358)
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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 rating of the tires.
#
The load rating must be at least half the
#
permissible axle load 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
%
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
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gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.
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