Chevrolet 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, Руководство пользователя

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Black plate (50,1)
Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle - 2011
10-50 Vehicle Care
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure
:
The amount
of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:
The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:
The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:
A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
:
The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:
A pneumatic
tire in which the plies are laid
at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:
The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
Tire Pressure
on page 10 ‑ 53 .
Curb Weight
:
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.
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 ‑ 12 .
GAWR FRT
:
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9 ‑ 12 .
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9 ‑ 12 .