Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 303

Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
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gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load and
luggage.
Recommended tire pressure 1
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The recommended tire pressures are valid for
the maximum permissible load and up to the
maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Please also note:
Information on permissible weights and loads
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on the vehicle identi cation plate
( page 327).
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Information on tire pressure in the tire pres-
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sure table ( page 295).
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Further related subjects:
Determining the maximum permissible load
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( page 301)
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Notes on tire pressure ( page 293).
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S S t t eps f eps for Det or Deter ermining Corr mining Correct Load Limit ect Load Limit
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code
of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575, pursuant to
the "National Tra c and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
(1): Locate the statement "The combined (1):
#
weight of occupants and cargo should never
for cold tires.
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's
placard.
(2): (2): Determine the combined weight of the
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driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
(3): (3): Subtract the combined weight of the
#
driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4): The resulting gure equals the available (4):
#
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be ve 150 lb pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-
ble cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5): (5): Determine the combined weight of lug-
#
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the availa-
ble cargo and luggage load capacity calcula-
ted in Step 4.
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(6): If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load (6):
#
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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Not all vehicles are permitted to tow a trailer.
Towing a trailer is only permitted if a trailer-
hitch is installed. Please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer if you have any ques-
tions about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Even if you have calculated the total load carefully,
you should still make sure that the maximum per-
missible gross weight and the maximum gross
axle weight rating of your vehicle are not excee-
ded. Details can be found on the vehicle identi -
cation plate.
Have your loaded vehicle – including driver,
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occupants and load – weighed on a vehicle
weighbridge.
The measured values may not exceed the
maximum permissible values stated on the
vehicle identi cation plate.
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