CHEVROLET 2011 Equinox - Manual (Page 335)

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-49
tire's traction, temperature,
and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire
manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading on
page 10‑59.
Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑21.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire
: Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard : A label
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” under Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑21.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
Notice: Neither tire
underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
. Tire overloading and
over-heating which could
lead to a blowout.
. Premature or
irregular wear.
. Poor handling.
. Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires
that have too much air, can
result in:
. Unusual wear.
. Poor handling.
. Rough ride.
. Needless damage from
road hazards.
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle. This
label shows the vehicle's original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressures for the tires
when they are cold. The
recommended cold tire inflation
pressure, shown on the label, is
the minimum amount of air
pressure needed to support the
vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity.
For additional information
regarding how much weight
the vehicle can carry, and an