Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Tires and wheels
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Maximum tire load
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Warning!
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
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Maximum tire load rating
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
The maximum tire load is the maximum
weight the tires are designed to support.
For more information on tire load rating, see
(
Y
page 268).
For information on calculating total and cargo
load capacities, see (
Y
page 257).
Maximum tire inflation pressure
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Warning!
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire
inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
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Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This is the maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure for the tire.
Always follow the recommended tire inflation
pressure (
Y
page 259) for proper tire
inflation.
Operation
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