details of the tire sizes and
correspondingpressures for tires
mounted at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is on the
B-pillar on the driver'sside. The vehicle
identification plate informsyou of the
gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up
of the vehicle weight, all vehicle
occupants, the fuel and the cargo. You
can also find information about the
maximum gross axle weight rating on the
front and rear axle.
The maximum gross axle weight rating is
the maximum weight that can be carried
by one axle (front or rear axle). Never
exceed the maximum load or the
maximum gross axle weight rating for the
front or rear axle.
B-pillar, driver's side
Maximumpermissible grossvehicle
weight rating
XSpecification for maximum gross vehicle
weight is listed in theTire and Loading
Information placard: "The combinedweight
of occupantsand cargo should never
exceed XXX kilogramsorXXX lbs."
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants,
load and luggage must notexceedthe
specified value.
iThe specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Informationplacard in the
illustrationare examples. The maximum
permissible gross vehicleweight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ from that in
the illustration. You can find the valid
maximumpermissible gross vehicle weight
ratingfor your vehicle on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
Number of seats
Maximum number of seats indicates the
maximum number of occupants allowed to
travel in the vehicle. This information can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
iThe 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.
346Loading thevehicle
Wheels and tires
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupantsinavehicleat
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggageloadplus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle.
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Flat tire
You can find information on whattodointhe
event ofaflat tire in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Ypage 321).
Information on driving with MOExtended tires
in the event ofaflat tire can be found under
"MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics" (Ypage 321).
Vehicle with emergency sparewheel:in
the event ofaflat tire, the emergencyspare
wheel is mounted as described under
"Mountingawheel" (Ypage 358).
Rotating the wheels
GWARNING
Interchangingthe front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There isarisk of
accident.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels
and tires are of the same dimensions.
!On vehicles equipped withatire pressure
monitor, electronic components are
located in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the
electronic components.
Only have tires changed ataqualified
specialist workshop.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mountingawheel" section
(Ypage 358).
The wear patternsonthe front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels beforeaclear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, the tires should then be replaced
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km), or earlier if the tire wear requires
this. Do not change the direction of wheel
rotation.
Cleanthe contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every timeawheel
is interchanged. Check the tire pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or the tire pressure monitor.
Direction of rotation
Tires withaspecified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there isarisk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these
benefits if the correct direction of rotation is
maintained.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
Storing wheels
Storewheels that are not being used inacool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Cleaningthe wheels
GWARNING
The water jet fromacircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
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