Tire Terminology And Definitions; Tire Loading And Tire Pressure - Fiat 500X 2017 Owner's Manual

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Tire Terminology And Definitions

Term
B-Pillar
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Maximum Inflation Pressure
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres-
sure
Tire Placard

Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver's side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation
pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure
as shown on the tire placard.
A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi-
cle's loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the
spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to
the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Definition