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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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