Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, Operator'S Manual

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impair the steering and handling characteris‐
tics and lead to brake failure.
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Observe the load rating of the tires.
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The load rating must be at least half the
permissible axle load of the vehicle.
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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 image is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:
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Maximum number of seats 2 according to
the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
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Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.
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Recommended tire pressures 1 for cold
tires. The recommended tire pressures are
valid for the maximum permissible load and
up to the maximum permissible vehicle
speed.
Please also note:
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Information on permissible weights and loads
on the vehicle identification plate
(
→
page 385).
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Information on tire pressure on the tire pres‐
sure table (
→
page 355).
Further related subjects:
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Determining the maximum permissible load
(
→
page 361)
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Notes on tire pressure (
→
page 354)
Determining the maximum permissible load
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575, pur‐
suant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act of 1966".
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