Cadillac 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (48,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 7/2/1310-48 Vehicle CareMaximum Inflation Pressure :The maximum air pressure towhich a cold tire can be inflated.The maximum air pressure ismolded onto the sidewall.Maximum Load Rating : Theload rating for a tire at themaximum permissible inflationpressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded VehicleWeight : The sum of curbweight, accessory weight,vehicle capacity weight, andproduction options weight.Normal Occupant Weight : Thenumber of occupants a vehicleis designed to seat multiplied by68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle LoadLimits on page 9-11.Occupant Distribution :Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall : Theside of an asymmetrical tire thathas a particular side that facesoutward when mounted on avehicle. The side of the tire thatcontains a whitewall, bearswhite lettering, or bearsmanufacturer, brand, and/ormodel name molding that ishigher or deeper than the samemoldings on the other sidewallof the tire.Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : Atire used on passenger cars andsome light duty trucks andmultipurpose vehicles.Recommended InflationPressure : Vehiclemanufacturer's recommendedtire inflation pressure as shownon the tire placard. See TirePressure on page 10-49 andVehicle Load Limits onpage 9-11.Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatictire in which the ply cords thatextend to the beads are laid at90 degrees to the centerline ofthe tread.Rim : A metal support for a tireand upon which the tire beadsare seated.Sidewall : The portion of a tirebetween the tread and the bead.Speed Rating : Analphanumeric code assigned toa tire indicating the maximumspeed at which a tire canoperate.Traction : The friction betweenthe tire and the road surface.The amount of grip provided.Tread : The portion of a tire thatcomes into contact withthe road.Treadwear Indicators : Narrowbands, sometimes called wearbars, that show across the tread