Description of specifications
290If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small, 
empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with a 
wheelbase of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a 
legal stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
•For safet y reas ons , d o not  excee d the  8 0  k m/h limit . Th is  is  als o valid in 
countries where higher speeds are permitted.•Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the drawbar load. If the 
permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the 
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, 
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the 
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for  cold tyres. Do not 
reduce the slightly raised pressures of warm tyres  ⇒.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the  front wheels.
Consult the chapter “wheels” of this manual.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the  tightening torque of the wheel bolts 
s ho uld  b e che cke d as s o on as p ossible  wit h a to rqu e w re nch  ⇒. The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is  120 Nm.
WARNING
•Check the tyre pressure at least once per month. Checking the tyre 
pressure is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there 
is an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.•If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen while the 
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high, 
the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information 
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
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Technical Specifications
304Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width 4282 mm/ 1768 mm
Height at kerb weight 1546 mm
Front and rear projection 916 mm/ 788 mm
Wheelbase 2578 mm
Turning circle 10.7 m
Track width
a)
a)This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
Front Rear
1525 mm 1509 mm
1539 mm 1523 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 55 l. Reserve 7 l.
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 3 l/ 5.5 l
Ty re  p re ss u re
Summer-grade tyres:
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
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