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Mercedes-Benz 2002 ML 320 User Manual

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Driving instructions

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and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument

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Practical hints

Car care

Index

Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum
permissible vehicle weight: 6614 lbs. (3000 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): comprises weight of
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum
permissible axle weight:

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the maximum
permissible trailer weight to be towed:
5000 lbs. (2260 kg)

Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the maximum
permissible weight of the trailer tongue:
[500 lbs. (225 kg) limit for MB approved hitch receiver]

Loading a trailer

When loading a trailer, you should observe that neither
the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR are exceeded.

Maximum permissible values are listed on the safety
compliance certification labels for the vehicle and for
the trailer to be towed. The lowest value listed must be
selected when determining how the vehicle and trailer
are loaded.

We recommend loading the trailer in such a manner
that it has a tongue weight (TW) between 10% and 15%
of the GTW.

The tongue weight at the hitch ball must be added to the
GVW to prevent exceeding your Mercedes-Benz tow
vehicle’s rear GAWR.

front
rear

2976 lbs.

3858 lbs.

(1350 kg)
(1750 kg)

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