Operation
Tires and wheels
Aspect ratio
DOT (Department of Transportation)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width expressed
in percentage.
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire This is the maximum permissible vehicle
meets requirements of the U.S. Department weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
of Transportation.
the vehicle including all options, passengers,
fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer
tongue load). It is indicated on certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
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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Kilopascal (kPa)
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and rear axle indicated on the certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
pressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals
(kPa) to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
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.
Maximum load rating
Cold tire inflation pressure
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has
been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Maximum loaded 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.
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit, and production options
weight.
Curb weight
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.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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