Tire labeling overview
The following markings are on the tire in addition to the tire name (sales designation) and the manufacturer's name:
1. Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
2. DOT, Tire Identification Number
3. Maximum tire load
4. Maximum tire pressure
5. Manufacturer
6. Tire material
7. Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity and speed rating
8. Load index
9. Tire name
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example.
See also:
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread de ...
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment
Example: center vents in the rear compartment
with rear control panel
1 Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
2 Rear-compartment air vent, right
3 Rear control panel
4 Rear-compartment air vent ...
Curb weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the airconditioning
system and optional equipment
if these are install ...