Chevrolet EXPRESS - 2011, Manual

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Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-59
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 ‑ 12 .
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 ‑ 60 and Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 .
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.
Sidewall
:
The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.