2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class load capacity

Warning message .......................... 270
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ...............................2 79
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ...................... 282
Display message ............................ 198
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 279
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 262
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview) ........................ 275
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 277
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
Optional equipment we ight (
defi-
nition) ............................................ 281
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 280
Replacing ....................................... 281 Service life ..................................... 263
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing ........................................... 282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Technical data ............................... 284
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 263
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wear ..................................... 274
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 49
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Important safety notes .................. 256
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 298
Driving tips .................................... 166
Lights display message .................. 189
Mounting dimensions .................... 297
Shift range ..................................... 122
Trailer loads ................................... 298
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 297
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 256
In the eve nt o
f malfunctions .......... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
16Index

fumes could enter the passenger compart-
ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear
door. Never drive with the rear door open.
!Ensure that you remove all containers from
the cup holder in the rear before folding the
seat backrest and the seat cushion of the rear
bench seat forwards.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 214).
The rear bench seat is split symmetrically.
The left-hand and right-hand rear bench seats
can be folded forward to increase the capacity
of the rear compartment. The following changes
are possible:
Rfold the seat backrests forward
Rfold the rear bench seat back fully
Folding the seat backrest forward
To fold forward the seat backrests, proceed as
follows:
XOpen the rear doors.
This allows you better access to release
lever :.
XRemove the center head restraint
(Ypage 75).
XPull catch :in the direction of the arrow.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is not
engaged.
XFold the backrest forwards.
The rear seat backrest engages audibly.
;Backrest folded forward
Folding the seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
XPull release lever :.
The corresponding seat backrest is released.
XFold backrest ;backwards in the direction
of the arrow.
The seat catch engages audibly.
XInstall the head restraint (Ypage 75).
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XSpecification for maximum permissible
load:is listed on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard: "The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kilograms or XXX lbs."
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants, cargo,
luggage and trailer load/noseweight (if applica-
ble) must not exceed the specified value.
iThe specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The maximum permissible load
is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the
data shown here. The maximum permissible
load that applies for your vehicle can be found
on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion 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 plac-
ard.
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.
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 pur- suant 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 avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capa-
city. Example: if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
XStep 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity cal- culated 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. This reduces the
available cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle (
Ypage 298).
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on the government test track as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm, due to
variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and cli-
mate conditions.
Traction
GWARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics.
!Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damage to
the drive train.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on a wet surface as meas-
ured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tread
depth of ãin (4 mm) on all four winter tires.
Observe the legally required minimum tire tread
depth (
Ypage 263). Winter tires can reduce the
braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in
comparison with summer tires. The braking dis-
tance is still much further than on surfaces that
are not icy or covered with snow. Take appro-
priate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S tires)
(
Ypage 264).
Temperature
GWARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause excessive heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C. These represent the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Tire labeling
Overview of tire labeling
:Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
(Ypage 279)
;DOT tire Identification Number
(Ypage 278)
=Maximum tire load (Ypage 278)
?Maximum tire pressures (Ypage 268)
AManufacturer
BTire material (Ypage 279)
CTire size designation, load-bearing capacity
and speed rating (Ypage 276)
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DLoad identification (Ypage 277)
ETire name
The markings described above are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation) and
the manufacturer's name.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate
from the data in the example.
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
:Tire width
;Height-width ratio in percentage
=Tire code
?Rim diameter
ALoad bearing index
BSpeed rating
General: depending on the manufacturer's
standards, a letter is imprinted into the tire wall before the size description.
If there is no letter preceding the size descrip-
tion (as shown above): these are passenger
vehicle tires according to European manufac-
turing standards.
If "P" precedes the size description: passenger
vehicle tires according to U.S. manufacturing
standards. If "P" precedes the size description: light truck
tires according to U.S. manufacturing stand-
ards.
If "T" precedes the size description: these are
compact emergency spare wheels at high tire
pressure, to be used only temporarily in an
emergency.
Tire width:
tire width:shows the nominal tire
width in millimeters.
Height-width ratio: height-width ratio;is the
ratio between tire height and tire width. The
aspect ratio is calculated by dividing the tire
width by the tire height. The resulting quotient is
given as a percentage.
Tire code: tire code=shows the tire type. "R"
represents radial tires; "D" represents diagonal
tires; "B" represents diagonal radial tires.
Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of over
149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the size
description, depending on the manufacturer
(e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
Rim diameter: rim diameter?is the diameter
of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim
flange. The rim diameter is specified in
inches (in).
The load-bearing index: load-bearing indexA
(also load index), is a code that contains the
maximum load-bearing capacity of a tire.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit. The maximum permissible
load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on
the driver's side (
Ypage 271).
Example:
Load-bearing index 91 indicates a maximum
load of 1,356 lb (615 kg) that the tires can bear.
For further information on the maximum tire
load in kilograms and pounds, see
(
Ypage 278).
For further information on the load bearing
index, see "Load index" (
Ypage 277).
Speed rating: speed ratingBspecifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate
from the data in the example.
Regardless of the speed rating, always observe
the speed limits. Drive carefully and adapt your
driving style to the traffic conditions.
iSince 2009, tires in Europe which corre-
spond to the noise limitations of Directive
ECE-R 117 show an >>S<< (Sound) mark. This
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the drawbar noseweight, if applicable. The gross
vehicle weight must not exceed the gross vehi-
cle weight rating GVWR as specified on the vehi-
cle identification plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of thevehicle including all accessories, occupants,
fuel, luggage and the drawbar noseweight, if
applicable). The gross vehicle weight rating is
specified on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of:
Rthe curb weight of the vehicle
Rthe weight of the accessories
Rthe load limit
Rthe weight of the factory installed optional
equipment
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa corre-
sponds to 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure is
bar. 100 kilopascal s(kPa) are the equivalent of
1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load-bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall of
the tire. This specifies the load-bearing capacity
more precisely.
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant. It also includes the air-conditioning sys-
tem and optional equipment if these are instal-
led in the vehicle, but does not include passen-
gers or luggage.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load rating is the maximum per-
missible weight in kilograms or lbs for which a
tire is approved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire
Maximum load on one tire. This is calculated by
dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by
two.
PSI (pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for tire pressure.
Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire width
in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an out-
ward force to each square inch of the tire's sur-
face. The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be corrected when
the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
Rif the vehicle has been parked without direct
sunlight on the tires for at least three hours
and
Rif the vehicle has not been driven further than
1 mile (1.6 km)
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact with
the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely
on the wheel. There are several steel wires in the
bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from
the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
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be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
due to the restricted height.
RMake sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does not
exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
RDo not place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
RDo not lie under the vehicle.
RDo not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
RDo not open or close a door when the vehicleis raised.
RMake sure that no persons are present in the
vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
XUsing lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on the
wheel you wish to change by about one full
turn. Do not unscrew the wheel bolts com-
pletely.
Pump lever ;
XAssemble the pump lever for the jack. It can
be found with the vehicle tool kit
(
Ypage 248).
XTurn pressure release screw =clockwise as
far as it will go using notch ;on the pump
lever.
Pressure release screw =is closed.
iDo not turn pressure release screw =by
more than one to two revolutions. Otherwise,
hydraulic fluid could escape.
XSet jack :on solid ground.
XPosition jack :on the axle carrier tube ;of
the front or rear axle. Jack :must always
stand vertically, even on slopes.
Make sure that jack :is correctly positioned
under axle carrier tube ;. The front or rear
axle must sit securely in the recess of jack :.
XRaise the vehicle by pumping in the direction
of the arrow until the tire is 1.2 in (3 cm) off
the ground at the most.
Removing a wheel
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty
surface. The bolt and wheel hub threads could
otherwise be damaged when you screw them
in.
XUnscrew the wheel bolts.
XRemove the wheel.
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Capacity
ModelCapacity
G 550Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l)
G 63 AMGApprox. 14.6 US qt
(13.8 l)
Low-temperature cir-
cuit: approximately
3.1 US qt (2.9 l)
iUse MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor.
Windshield/headlamp cleaning sys-
tem
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
XAdd 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-tires
-load
-condition of the suspension
-optional equipment
Rthe vehicle length specified includes the front
license plate adapter.
Dimensions and weights
G 550G 63 AMG
: Upper-edge
clearance75 in -
78.9 in
(1905 mm -
2005 mm )74.5 in-
78.4 in
(1892 mm -
1992 mm )
;Lower-edge
clearance26.8 in - 30.7 in
(680 mm - 780 mm)26.3 in -30.2 in
(667 mm - 767 mm)
= Range of
movement36.7 in
(931 mm)36.7 in
(931 mm)
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