2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 210

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 208 Version: 2.11.8.1 208 Tires and wheels Example 1 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Occupants weight 1 500 lbs Example 2 1 500 lbs Step 2 1 Occupant 1: 175 lbs 175 lbs 1 500 lbs - 175 lbs = 1 325 lbs 2 Occupant 1: 175 lbs Occupant 2: 195 lbs 370 lbs 1 500 lbs - 370 lbs = 1 130 lbs Operation Combined weight of all occupants Step 3 Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit from Tire and Loading Information placard minus combined weight of all occupants) The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see "Trailer tongue load" (Y page 208). Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (Y page 208) as to not exceed the permissible load limit, you must make sure your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the certification label. The certification label can be found on the driver's door B-pillar, see the "Technical data" section (Y page 292). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) must never exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The total allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). To assure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible weight limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if applicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commercial scale. Trailer tongue load The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the load you can carry in your vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the tongue load must be added to the weight of all occupants riding and any cargo you are carrying in the vehicle. The tongue load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and everything loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recommend trailer towing with your vehicle.