Black plate (47,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/13Vehicle Care 10-47Load Index : An assignednumber ranging from 1 to 279that corresponds to the loadcarrying capacity of a tire.Maximum 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 :The number of occupants avehicle is designed to seatmultiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs). SeeVehicle Load Limits onpage 9-12.Occupant Distribution :Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall :The side of an asymmetrical tirethat has a particular side thatfaces outward when mounted ona vehicle. The side of the tirethat contains 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 10-48 andVehicle Load Limits onpage 9-12.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.
