GMC Sierra 2015 Owner's Manual page 426

maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings 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.
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight
:
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-15.
GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight
:
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-15.
GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight
:
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-15.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an 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
tire used on light 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
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Vehicle Care
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
number of occupants a vehicle
A
:
is designed to seat multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9-15.
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
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
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