Mercedes Benz R Class owners manual page 343

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BA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-US2010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 341 d2sboike Version: 3.0.3.5 Definitions for tires and loading341 identification plate on the B-pillar on the Wheel rim driver's side. The part of the wheel on which the tire is mounted. Maximum weight of the laden vehicle The maximum weight is the sum of the GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) unladen weight of the vehicle, the weight of The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight the accessories, the maximum load and the rating. The actual load on an axle must never weight of the optional equipment installed at exceed the gross axle weight rating. The the factory. gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Kilopascal (kPa) Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the equivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tire Speed index pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) is the The speed index is part of the tire equivalent of 1 bar. identification. Specifies the speed range for which the tire is approved. Load index In addition to the load bearing index, the load GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) index may also be imprinted on the sidewall The GTW is the weight of a trailer including of the tire. This specifies the load bearing the weight of the load, luggage, accessories capacity more precisely. etc. on the trailer. Tires and wheels Unladen weight GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The weight of a vehicle with standard The gross vehicle weight includes the weight equipment including the maximum capacity of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air- wheel, accessories installed, occupants, conditioning system and optional equipment luggage and the drawbar noseweight if if these are installed on the vehicle, but does applicable. The gross vehicle weight must not not include passengers or luggage. exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Maximum tire load The maximum tire load in kilograms or pounds is the maximum weight for which a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) tire is approved. The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of the vehicle including all accessories, Maximum permissible tire pressure occupants, fuel, luggage and the drawbar Maximum permissible tire pressure for one noseweight if applicable). The gross vehicle tire. weight rating is specified on the vehicle Z

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