Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual: Notes on Tire and Loading Information placard

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Loading the vehicle / Notes on Tire and Loading Information placard

WARNING Risk of accident from overloaded tires

Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a consequence. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and handling characteristics and lead to brake failure.

Observe the load-bearing capacity of the tires.
The load-bearing capacity must be at least half the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle.
Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum load.

The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.

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Tire and Loading Information placard

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The data shown in the illustration is example data.

The Tire and Loading Information placard shows:

Maximum number of seats 2 according to the maximum number of people permitted to travel in the vehicle.
Maximum permissible load 3 comprises the gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load and luggage.
Recommended tire pressures 1 for cold tires. The recommended tire pressures are valid for the maximum permissible load and up to the maximum permissible vehicle speed.

Please also note:

Information on permissible weights and loads on the vehicle identification plate
Information on tire pressure in the tire pressure table.

Further related subjects:

Determining the maximum permissible load
Notes on tire pressure

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