Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual page 283

282 VEHICLE CARE
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit
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for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index An assigned number
:
ranging from 1 to 279 that
corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire can be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded
onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:
rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for
that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight The sum of curb weight,
:
accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options
weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by
A
:
68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 186.
Occupant Distribution
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that faces outward
when mounted on a vehicle. The
The
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side of the tire that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering,
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/
or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
The load
moldings on the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer's
recommended tire inflation
The pressure as shown on the tire
:
placard. See Tire Pressure 0 283
and Vehicle Load Limits 0 186.
Radial Ply Tire
in which the ply cords that extend
Designated to the beads are laid at 90 degrees
:
to the centerline of the tread.
The side Rim A metal support for a tire
: :
and upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
code assigned to a tire indicating
the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction
tire and the road surface. The
A tire
:
amount of grip provided.
Tread
:
comes into contact with the road.
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Treadwear Indicators
bands, sometimes called wear bars,
that show across the tread of a tire
A pneumatic tire
:
The portion of a tire
:
An alphanumeric
:
The friction between the
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The portion of a tire that
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