Chevrolet 2008 Malibu Owner's Manual page 308

Cold Tire Pressure
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in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-60.
Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with
:
standard and optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall
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of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an
alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
:
See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21.
GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
5-58
The amount of air pressure
The side of an
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Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure.
:
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
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
air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-21.
Occupant Distribution
positions.
A tire used on
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The maximum
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The load rating for a tire
:
The sum of
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The number of
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Designated seating
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