Mercedes-benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 367)

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Operation

Tires and wheels

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

The GVW comprises the weight of the

vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,

installed accessories, passengers and

cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue

load. The GWV must never exceed the

GWVR indicated on the certification label

located on the driver’s door B-pillar.

GVWR (G

ross Vehicle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum permissible vehicle

weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of

the vehicle including all options, passen-

gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,

trailer tongue load). It is indicated on

certification label located on the driver’s

door B-pillar.

Kilopascal (kPa)

The metric unit for air pressure. There are

6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air

pressure is bars. There are 100 kilopascals

(kPa) to 1 bar.

Maximum load rating

The maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the tire.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,

vehicle capacity weight and production

options weight.

Maximum tire inflation pressure

This number is the greatest amount of air

pressure that should ever be put in the tire

under normal driving conditions.

Normal occupant weight

The number of occupants the vehicle is

designed to seat, multiplied by

68 kilograms (150 lbs).

Occupant distribution

The distribution of occupants in a vehicle

at their designated seating positions.

Production options weight

The combined weight of those installed

regular production options weighing over

5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those

standard items which they replace, not

previously considered in curb weight or

accessory weight, including heavy duty

brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty

battery, and special trim.

PSI (P

ounds per square inch)

A standard unit of measure for air pressure

-> bar, kilopascal (kPa).

Recommended tire inflation pressure

Recommended tire inflation pressure

listed on placard located on driver’s door

B-pillar for normal driving conditions.

Provides best handling, tread life and

riding comfort.

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