Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual page 308

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -
2014 - crc - 10/2/13
10-48 Vehicle Care
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
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 68 kg (150 lbs). See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-12.
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
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
The
:
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
tire used on passenger cars and
some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
:
Black plate (48,1)
Recommended Inflation
:
Pressure Vehicle
:
manufacturer's recommended
:
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See Tire
Pressure on page 10-49 and
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-12.
Radial Ply Tire
tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Rim A metal support for a tire
:
A and upon which the tire beads
:
are seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire
:
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
alphanumeric code assigned to
a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
A pneumatic
:
An
: