Cadillac ELR 2014 Owner's Manual page 307

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
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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
The
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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
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 Tire
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Pressure on page 10-48 and
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-12.
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Vehicle Care
Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic
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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
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and upon which the tire beads
are seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire
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between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating An
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alphanumeric code assigned to
a tire indicating the maximum
speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction The friction between
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the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that
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comes into contact with
the road.
Treadwear Indicators
bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread
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