Operation
Tires and wheels
DOT (Department of Transportation)
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Maximum load rating
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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 GVW must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the certification label
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
The maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit, and production options
weight.
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for
the front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
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.
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire
under normal driving conditions.
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus
the weight of all cargo, equipment, luggage
etc. loaded on the trailer.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by
68
kilograms (150 lbs).
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
Occupant distribution
6.9
kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
at their designated seating positions.
pressure is bars. There are 100 kilopascals
(kPa) to 1 bar.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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