Cadillac 2012 Cadillac CTS, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-69
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9
‑ 11 .
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
:
A
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.
Maximum Load Rating
:
The
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 ‑ 11 .
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
:
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
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
:
A
tire used on passenger cars and
some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure
:
Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See
Tire
Pressure on page 10 ‑ 70
and Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9 ‑ 11 .
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.
Rim
:
A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads
are seated.