Operation
Transport and practical
equipment T r
anspor
ting objects
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
v ertical position. Al
ways use the anchors pro-
vided with suitable rope to secure heavy ob-
jects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the
carrying capacity as well as the distribution
of the load in the vehicle affect driving be-
haviour and braking ability
Wheels and tyres
mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps t o av
oid aquapl
aning,
grip, noise and wear.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
615 kg (1,356 pounds)
650 kg (1,433 pounds)
690 kg (1,521 pounds)
730 kg (1,609 pounds)
775 kg (1, 709 pounds)
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres. max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
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93
95
97
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Y Some manufacturers use the letters “ZR” for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
abo
ve 240 km/h (149 mph).
Winter service Winter tyr
es* In winter conditions winter tyres will consider-
ably impro
v
e the vehicle
