Volvo S 90 2017, Руководство пользователя

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WHEELS AND TIRES
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B-pillar
: The structural member at the side
of the vehicle behind the front door.
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Bead area of the tire
: Area of the tire next
to the rim.
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Sidewall of the tire
: Area between the bead
area and the tread.
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Tread area of the tire
: Area of the perime-
ter of the tire that contacts the road when
mounted on the vehicle.
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Rim
: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a
tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
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Maximum load rating
: A figure indicating
the maximum load in pounds and kilograms
that can be carried by the tire. This rating is
established by the tire manufacturer.
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Maximum permissible inflation pressure
:
The greatest amount of air pressure that
should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set
by the tire manufacturer.
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Recommended tire inflation pressure
:
Inflation pressure, established by Volvo,
which is based on the type of tires that are
mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This
information can be found on the tire inflation
placard(s) located on the driver's side B-pillar
and in the tire inflation table in this chapter.
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Cold tires
: The tires are considered to be
cold when they have the same temperature
as the surrounding (ambient) air. This tem-
perature is normally reached after the vehicle
has been parked for at least 3 hours.
Loading specifications
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Weight designations
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,
from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and
the vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be car-
ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-
bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.
The total load on each axle must never exceed its
maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb cargo + passengers.