sures are within the specified range. The cur‐
rent tire pressures are then accepted as ref‐
erence values and monitored.
Make sure to observe the following further rela‐
ted subject:
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Notes on Tire and Loading Information plac‐
ard
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WARNING Risk of accident from overloa‐
ded tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteris‐
tics and lead to brake failure.
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Observe the load-bearing capacity of
the tires.
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The load-bearing capacity must be at
least half the gross axle weight rating of
the vehicle.
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Never overload the tires by exceeding
the maximum load.
The Tire and Loading Information placard is on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:
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Maximum number of seats 2 according to
the maximum number of people permitted to
travel in the vehicle.
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Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the
gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load
and luggage.
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