Normal Occupant Weight:The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds
(68 kg). See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57.
Occupant Distribution:Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side of a asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that faces outward
when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears
manufacturer, brand and or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire used on passenger
cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended In¯ation Pressure:Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended tire in¯ation pressure and
shown on the tire placard. See
In¯ation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-84andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-57.
Radial Ply tire:A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords
that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim:A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire
beads are seated.Sidewall:The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
Speed Rating:An alphanumeric code assigned to a
tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire
can operate.
Traction:The friction between the tire and the road
surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread:The portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Treadwear Indicators:Narrow bands, sometimes
called ªwear bars,º that show across the tread of a tire
when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See
When It
Is Time for New Tires on page 5-88.
UTQGS:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire
information system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, temperature and treadwear.
Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings are molded
into the sidewall of the tire. See
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 5-90.
5-83
Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. See
Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-57.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equipment tire size
and recommended in¯ation pressure. See
Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-57.
In¯ation - Tire Pressure
The tire and loading information label, shows the correct
in¯ation pressures for your tires when they're cold.
ªColdº means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57, for the location
of your vehicle's tire and loading information label.
Notice:Don't let anyone tell you that underin¯ation
or overin¯ation is all right. It's not. If your tires
don't have enough air (underin¯ation), you can get
the following:
·Too much ¯exing
·Too much heat
·Tire overloading
·Bad wear
·Bad handling
·Bad fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (overin¯ation), you
can get the following:
·Unusual wear
·Bad handling
·Rough ride
·Needless damage from road hazards
5-84
Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-91
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-92
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-25
Tonneau Cover...............................................2-67
Top Strap......................................................1-43
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-45
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-51
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-88
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable....................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-29
Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)................................4-101
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-54
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-70
Your Vehicle...............................................4-53
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Manual Selectable Ride................................4-11
Off Light.....................................................3-45
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-72
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-70
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-91
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-95
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE
(Allison Transmission
žOnly)..........................3-73Transfer Case................................................5-60
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-25, 5-28
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-47
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-72
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-24
Trip Information Button....................................3-56
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-68
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-73
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-93
Two-Tiered Loading.........................................4-63
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-129
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-129
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-90
United States................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-43
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Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-117
Using Song List Mode...................................3-113
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-52
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-57
Parking Your...............................................2-52
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records....7-10
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-125
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-125
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-69
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-52
Video Screen................................................3-119
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6Warnings (cont.)
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-120
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying
Hitches......................................................4-89
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-73
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-87
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-19
What to Add..................................................5-50
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-22
What to Use..................................5-34, 5-46, 5-59
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-91
Replacement...............................................5-92
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-21
When to Check......................................5-31, 5-85
When to Check and Change....................5-25, 5-28
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-32
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-59
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-45
When to Inspect.............................................5-23
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-95
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-42
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
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