2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 R350 BlueTEC V251 Owners Manual

Definitions for tires and loading
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Wheel rim
identification plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
The part of the wheel on which the tire is
mounted.
Maximum weight of the laden vehicle
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum weight is the sum of the
unladen weight of the vehicle, the weight of
the accessories, the maximum load and the
weight of the optional equipment installed at
the factory.
The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight
rating. The actual load on an axle must never
exceed the gross axle weight rating. The
gross axle weight rating can be found on the
vehicle identification plate on the  B-pillar on
the driver's side.
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the
equivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tire
pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) is the
equivalent of 1 bar.
Speed index
The speed index is part of the tire
identification. Specifies the speed range for
which the tire is approved.
Load index
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
In addition to the load bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. This specifies the load bearing
capacity more precisely.
The GTW is the weight of a trailer including
the weight of the load, luggage, accessories
etc. on the trailer.
Unladen weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The weight of a vehicle with standard
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare
wheel, accessories installed, occupants,
luggage and the drawbar noseweight if
applicable. The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR
as specified on the vehicle identification plate
on the  B-pillar  on the driver's side.
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-
conditioning system and optional equipment
if these are installed on the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load
The maximum tire load in kilograms or
pounds is the maximum weight for which a
tire is approved.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of
the vehicle including all accessories,
occupants, fuel, luggage and the drawbar
noseweight if applicable). The gross vehicle
weight rating is specified on the vehicle
Maximum permissible tire pressure
Maximum permissible tire pressure for one
tire.
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