Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual page 307

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -
2014 - crc - 10/2/13
Accessory Weight
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, electric
drive unit, power windows,
power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio The
:
relationship of a tire's height to
its width.
Belt A rubber coated layer of
:
cords that is 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 by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic
:
tire in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
The Cold Tire Pressure
:
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
on page 10-49.
Curb Weight
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
molded into the sidewall 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
The identify the tire manufacturer,
:
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-12.
GAWR FRT
The weight of a
:
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-12.
GAWR RR
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
A code
:
page 9-12.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Black plate (47,1)
Vehicle Care 10-47
Gross Vehicle Weight
:
Gross Axle
:
Gross Axle Weight
:
The metric
:
:
: