Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2007 User Manual
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Operation
Tires and wheels
1 Load limit information on the Tire and
Loading Information placard
The placard showing the load limit informa-
tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
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Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX
lbs.” on this placard.
The combined weight of all occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load
(if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced in that statement.
Seating capacity
The seating capacity gives you important
information on the number of occupants
that can be in the vehicle. The Tire and
Loading Information placard showing the
seating capacity is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
1 Seating capacity on the Tire and
Loading Information placard
Steps for determining correct load limit
The following steps have been developed
as required of all manufacturers under
Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Step 1
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Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on
your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard.
Step 2
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Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
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Data shown on placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Seating data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from data
shown in the illustrations below. Refer to placard
on vehicle for actual data specific to your
vehicle.
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