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Tire pressure tables
Vehicle swithag ross vehicle weight of 6,724 lb s(3.05 t)
!The pressure differenc ebetween tire sonany one axl emustbenog reaterthan1 0kPa (0.1 ba r/
1.5 psi).
The following tire pressure values apply to vehicles with:
Rag ross vehicle weight of 6,724 lbs (3.05 t)
Ragross axle weight rating of 3,418 lbs(1,550 kg)on the rear axle and
Rthe tires referredtounder"Wheel and tire combinations" (Ypag e291).
Always observe the notes unde r"Information on tire pressures "(
Ypage270).
The tire pressure for the spare wheelis 340 kPa (3.4 bar/49 psi).
Partiallyladen vehicleFully laden vehicle
Tire sizeFron taxleRear axleFron taxleRear axle
225/55 R17RF270 kPa
(2.7 bar/ 39 psi)270 kPa
(2.7 bar/ 39 psi)300 kPa
(3.0 bar/ 44 psi)310 kPa
(3.1 bar/45 psi)
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Instruction labels for tires and loads
GWARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead
to brake failure. There is arisk of accident.
Observe the loa drating of the tires. The load
rating must be at least hal fofthe GAWR of
you rvehicle. Never overload the tires by
exceeding the maximu mload.
Example: Tire and Loading Information placard on
the B-pillar, driver's side
Two instructio nlab elsony ourvehicle show the
maximu mpossibl eload.
(1) Tire and Loading Information placard :is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side .Tire and
Loading Information placard :showst he
permissible numbe rofoccupants and the
maximu mpermissible loa dofthe vehicle. It
also contains details of the tire sizes and
corresponding pressures for tires mounted
at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is on the B-pillar on the driver's side .The vehicle
identification plate informs you of the per-
missible gross weight. It is made up of the
vehicle weight, al lvehicle occupants, the
fuel and the cargo .You can also find infor-
matio nabout the maximu mGrossAxle
Weight Rating on the front and rear axle.
The maximu mgross axle weight rating is
the maximu mweight that can be carrie dby
one axle (front or rear axle). Do not exceed the permissible gross weight or the maxi-
mum gross axle weight rating for the front
or rear axle.
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Wheels and tires