Cadillac 2011 STS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (56,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressurein a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heatfrom driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 6‑58.Curb Weight : The weight of a motor vehicle withstandard and optional equipment including themaximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, butwithout passengers and cargo.DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewallof a tire signifying that the tire is in compliancewith the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT codeincludes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), analphanumeric designator which can also identifythe tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, anddate of production.GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5‑23.GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for thefront axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23.GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rearaxle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23.Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outwardwhen mounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure.Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire : A tire used on lightduty trucks and some multipurpose passengervehicles.Load Index : An assigned number rangingfrom 1 to 279 that corresponds to the loadcarrying capacity of a tire.Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum airpressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Themaximum air pressure is molded onto thesidewall.Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tireat the maximum permissible inflation pressure forthat tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight : The sum ofcurb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacityweight, and production options weight.Normal Occupant Weight : The number ofoccupants a vehicle is designed to seat multipliedby 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle onpage 5‑23.6-56