Definition of terms for tires and loading

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Heavy and light loads
WARNING Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads. It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness. It ...

Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summer tire ...

Approach/departure angle
1 Approach/departure angle, front 2 Approach/departure angle, rear • Comply with the rules for off-road driving. • Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines or gradients, but instead fol ...