Pontiac 2009 Solstice Owner's Manual page 253

Accessory Weight This means the combined
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weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire's height
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to its width.
Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is
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located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
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by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies
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are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
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 5-53.
Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with
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standard and optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
The amount of air pressure
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
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Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20.
GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure.
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Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index An assigned number ranging
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from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
The side of an
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A tire used on
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5-51