#Observethe load rating of the tires.
#The load rating must be at least half the
permissible axle load of theve hicle.
#Ne verove rload the tires by exceeding
th e maximum load.
The Tire and Loading Info rmation placard is on
th e B-pillar on the driver's side of theve hicle.
1Tire and Loading Info rmation placard
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The data shown in the image is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Info rmation placard sho ws:
RMaximum number of seats 2according to
th e maximum number of people permitted to
tr ave l in theve hicle
RMaximum permissible load 3comprises the
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.
RRe commended tire pressure 1for cold
tires. The recommended tire pressures are
va lid forth e maximum permissible load and
up tothe maximum permissible vehicle
speed.
Please also no te:
RInformation on permissible weights and loads
on theve hicle identification plate .
RInformation on tire pressure in the tire pres‐
sure table (→page 341).
Fu rther related subjects:
RDe term ining the maximum permissible load
(→page 346)
RNo tes on tire pressure (→page 339)
De term ining the maximum permissible load
The following steps ha vebeen de veloped as
re qu ired of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part57 5, pur‐
suant tothe "National Traf fic and Mo torVe hicle
Saf etyAc t of 1966".
34 6
Wheels and tires
these are ins talled on theve hicle, but does not
include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load: the maximum tire load is
th e maximum permissible weight in kilog rams or
lbs for which a tire is appr oved.
Maximum permissible tire pressure: maxi‐
mum permissible tire pressure for one tire.
Maximum load on one tire: maximum load on
one tire. This is calculated bydividing the maxi‐
mum axle load of one axle bytwo.
PSI (pounds per square in ch):standard unit of
measurement for tire pressure .
Aspect ratio: ratio between tire height and tire
width in pe rcent.
Ti re pressure: pressure inside the tire applying
an outward forc eto eve rysquare inch of the tire.
The tire pressure is specified in pounds per
square inch (psi), in kilopascals (kPa) or in bar.
The tire pressure should only be cor rected when
th e tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure: the tires are cold when the
ve hicle has been par kedfo r at least 3 hours without direct sunlight on
the tires or theve hicle
has been driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Ti re contact sur face: the part of the tire that
comes into con tact wi th thero ad.
Ti re bead: the purpose of the tire bead is to
ensure that the tire sits securely on the wheel
ri m. There are se veralst eel wires in the bead to
pr eve nt
the t
ire from coming loose from the
wheel rim.
Side wall:the part of the tire between the tread
and the tire bead.
We ight of optional equipment: the combined
we ight of the optional equipment weighing more
th an there placed standard parts and more than
5 lbs (2.3 kg).This optional equipment, such as
high-per form ance brakes, le vel control sy stem, a
ro of luggage rack or high-per form ance batte ries,
is not included in the curb weight and thewe ight
of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number): a unique
identification number which can be used bya
tire manufactu rerto identify tires, forex ample,
in a product recall, and thus identify the pur‐
ch asers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur‐ er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
th
e manufacturing date.
Load-bearing index: the load-bearing index
(also load index) is a code that con tains the max‐
imum load-bearing capacity of a tire.
Tr action: traction is the grip resulting from fric‐
tion between the tires and thero ad sur face.
We ar indicator: narrow bars (tread wear bars)
th at are distributed overth e tire conta ct surface.
If th e tire tread is le vel with the bars, thewe ar
limit of 1/ 16in (1.6 mm) has been reached.
Distribution of vehicle occupants: distribution
of vehicle occupants
over design
ated seat posi‐
tions in a vehicle.
Maximum permissible pa yload weight: nomi‐
nal load and luggage load plus 150 lb (68 kg)
multiplied bythe number of seats in theve hicle.
Wheels and tires 357
MalfunctionRestra int sy stem .................................... 31
Malfunction message see Display message
Map .......................................... 253, 254, 255
Av oiding (changing) an area ................2 57
Av oiding an area ..................................2 57
Av oiding an area (deleting) .................. 258
Av oiding an area (o verview) ................ .257
Displ aying the compass ....................... 259
Displaying the map version .................. 257
Displaying the next intersecting
st re et ................................................... 256
Displaying the satellite map ............... .259
Display ingthe tra ffic map .................. .253
Display ing traffic signs ........................ 257
Displaying weather information .......... .259
Map data ............................................. 258
Moving ................................................ 255
Overview ............................................. 254
Selecting POI symbols ......................... 256
Selecting text information ................... 256
Selecting the map orientation ............ .256
Setting the map scale .......................... 255
Up dating ............................................ .258 Map and co
mpass
Overview ............................................. 254
Massage prog ram
Selecting the front seats ....................... 90
Massage prog rams
Overview ............................................... 89
Massage settings Resetting ............................................... 90
Matte finish (cleaning inst
ructions).......312
Maximum load rating .............................. 352
Maximum permissible load Calculation example ............................ 347
De term ining ........................................ 346
Maximum tire pressures ........................ 352
Media Menu (on-board computer) .................. 207
Sear ching ............................................ 288
Media display Notes .................................................. 223
Media Inter face
Ac tivating ............................................ 289
Information .......................................... 288
Overview .............................................2 90Media mode
Activating ............................................ 283
Media playba ck
Operating (on-board computer) ........... 207
Media sear ch
St arting .............................................. .288
Media source Dial (on-board computer) .................... 207
Memory function Head-up Display — Calling up sa ved
settings .................................................9 4
Head-up Display — Saving settings ........ 94
Operating ..............................................9 4
Outside mir ror — Calling up sa ved
settings ............................................. ....9
4
Outside mir ror — Savi
ng settings ...........9 4
Seat — Calling up sa ved settings ............ 94
Seat — Saving settings ........................... 94
St eering wheel — Calling up sa ved
settings .................................................9 4
St eering wheel — Saving settings ........... 94
Menu (on-board computer) .................... 209
Assis tance graphic .............................. 203
Content ............................................... 209
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