Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 442

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 5-31.
GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5-31.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
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rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5-31.
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.
6-58
The side of an
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A tire used on
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Maximum Inflation Pressure
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 5-31.
Occupant Distribution
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
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.
The maximum air
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The load rating for a tire
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The sum of
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The number of
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Designated seating
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The side of an
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