Operation
Tires and wheels
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data Aspect ratio
DOT (Department of Transportation)
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width expressed
in percentage.
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire
meets requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
This marking tells you about the type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall and under
the tread.
Bar
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Another metric unit for air pressure. There are The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
pounds per square inch (psi) to weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle
bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. must never exceed the GAWR for the front
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Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
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and rear axle indicated on the certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Bead
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio, and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not).
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
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 GVW must
never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has
been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Air pressure
Curb weight
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped,
air conditioning and additional optional
equipment, but without passengers and
cargo.
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the vehicle including all options, passengers,
fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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