2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE towing capacity

Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) .....303
Checking manually ........................301
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Pressure loss warning ....................301
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 303
Restarting ...................................... 305
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................317
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................315
Bar (definition) ............................... 315
Characteristics .............................. 315
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms .........................315
Direction of rotation ......................318
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................318
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 314
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............315
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 316
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................316
Important safety notes ..................294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........316
Labeling (overview) ........................311
Load bearing index (definition) ......317
Load index ..................................... 314
Load index (definition) ...................316
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 316
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 317
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 317Maximum tire load .........................309
Maximum tire load (definition) .......316
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 317
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Replacing ....................................... 318
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) .......................317
Speed rating (definition) ................316
Storing ........................................... 319
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 315
Temperature .................................. 311
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 317
Tire bead (definition) ......................317
Tire pressure (definition) ................317
Tire pressures (recommended) ......315
Tire size (data) ............................... 319
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 312
Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) .....................317
Total load limit (definition) .............318
Traction ......................................... 310
Traction (definition) .......................317
Tread wear ..................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................315
Unladen weight (definition) ............316
Wear indicator (definition) .............318
Wheel rim (definition) ....................316
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........288
Installing the towing eye ................289
Removing the towing eye ...............290
With the rear axle raised ................290
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......290
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............291
Important safety notes ..................288Index17

Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the seat backrest forward
i Vehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.XOpen the trunk.XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released.XFold rear seat backrest ; forwards.XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the seat backrest back
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XFold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.GWARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
244Stowage areasStowing and features

Number of seats
i The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The number of
seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from
the details shown. The number of seats in
your vehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
Maximum number of seats : determines the
maximum number of occupants allowed to
travel in the vehicle. This information can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
Determining the correct load limit
Step-by-step instructions
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 Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
XStep 1: Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information
placard.XStep 2: Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.XStep 3: Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kilograms or XXX lbs.XStep 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will be five
150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs).X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.XStep 6 (if applicable): If your vehicle will
be towing a trailer, load 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 ( Y page 309).Loading the vehicle307Wheels and tiresZ