Cadillac 2009 DTS Owner's Manual page 359

Intended Outboard Sidewall
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure.
:
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index An assigned number ranging from
:
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-19.
The side of an
:
A tire used on light
:
The maximum air
:
The load rating for a tire
:
The sum of
:
The number of
:
Occupant Distribution
positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
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 model name molding that is higher or deeper
than the same moldings on the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
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 Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-57 and Loading the Vehicle on
page 4-19.
Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the
:
ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Designated seating
:
The side of an
:
A tire used on
:
Vehicle
:
5-55