Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual page 251

GAWR FRT Gross Axle
:
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See Loading the Vehicle on
page 8-30.
GAWR RR Gross Axle
:
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See Loading the Vehicle on
page 8-30.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric
:
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
A 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 The maximum air
:
pressure to which a cold tire can
be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load 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
The number of occupants
a vehicle is designed to seat
multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).
See Loading the Vehicle
on page 8-30.
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
Vehicle Service and Care
Outward Facing Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that
faces outward when mounted
on a vehicle. The 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 moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
A tire used on passenger
cars and some light duty trucks
and multipurpose vehicles.
:
Recommended Inflation
Pressure
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as
shown on the tire placard.
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 9-49 and Loading the
:
Vehicle on page 8-30.
9-47
:
:
Vehicle
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