2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

Operation Tires and wheels Certification label (Example B) axle), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if applicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commercial scale. Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. Depending on production date, your vehicle may be equipped with placard Example A. Your vehicle may not be equipped with placard A nor other placard posting the seating capacity. Legal requirements at time of production of your vehicle did not require manufacturers to post the seating capacity. Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are designated seating positions and seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Placard (Example A) i Data shown on placard examples are for illustration purposes only. Seating data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration below. Refer to placard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. GVWR, GAWR on Certification label The Certification label showing the load limit information is located on the driver's door B-pillar. Locate the heading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) on this label. The combined weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo/luggage and trailer tongue (if applicable) should never exceed the GVWR and GAWR for the front or rear axle listed on the Certification label. To assure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible weight limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear 1 Seating capacity 253