Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Operation
Tires and wheels
Maximum tire load
1 Maximum tire load rating
The maximum tire load is the maximum 
weight the tires are designed to support.
For more information on tire load rating 
(
page 386).
For information on calculating total and 
cargo load capacities (
page 370).
Maximum tire inflation pressure
1 Maximum permissible tire inflation 
pressure
This is the maximum permissible tire 
inflation pressure for the tire.
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For illustration purposes only. Actual data 
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary 
from data shown in above illustration.
Warning!
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Do not overload the tires by exceeding the 
specified load limit as indicated on the plac-
ard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. 
Overloading the tires can overheat them, 
possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the 
tires can also result in handling or steering 
problems, or brake failure.
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For illustration purposes only. Actual data 
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary 
from data shown in above illustration.