GMC 2011 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

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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
.

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.

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