Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual page 418

The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
A code
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
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See
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Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See
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Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See
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The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
The metric
unit for air pressure.
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
A
The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs).
See
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Designated seating positions.