Mercedes-Benz GLC : Tire labeling / Overview of tire labeling

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
DOT (Department of
Transportation), (TIN)
Tire Identification Number
Maximum tire load
Maximum tire pressure
Manufacturer
Characteristics of the tire
Tire size designation,
load-bearing capacity,
speed rating and load index
Tire name
The data shown in the illustration is example
data.
In accordance with the US Department of Transportation's
"Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards",
tire manufacturers are required to grade
their tires on the basis of the following three performance
factors:
Tread wear grade
Traction grade
Temperature grade
The data shown in the illustration is example
data...
Other information:
Information about display messages
Display messages appear on the multifunction
display.
Display messages with graphical symbols are
simplified in the Operator's Manual and may differ
from the symbols on the multifunction display.
The multifunction display shows high-priority
display messages in red...
WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction...