GMC 2010 Sierra User Manual
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GVWR
:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33.
GAWR FRT
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33.
GAWR RR
:
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear
axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33.
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 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on
page 5‑33.
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating
positions.
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