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Service Description:
95= Load Index
—A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H= Speed Symbol
—A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load
index under certain operating conditions.
—The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified
operating conditions. i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits.)
Load Identification:
...blank...= Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire
Extra Load (XL)= Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire
Light Load= Light Load Tire
C,D,E= Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load— Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Maximum Pressure— Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this
tire.
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Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard Location
NOTE:
Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar.
Tire and Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about:
1. the number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2. the total weight your vehicle can carry
3. the tire size designed for your vehicle
4. the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear and
spare tires.
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Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” or “Vehicle Capacity” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable)
should never exceed the weight referenced here.Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” or
“Vehicle Capacity” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5 x 15) =
650 lb.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
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Alignment.......................... 165
Chains............................. 167
Changing........................180,184
General Information................... 159
High Speed......................... 161
Inflation Pressures.................160,275
Load Capacity....................... 275
Pressure Monitor System.............83,165
Quality Grading...................... 271
Radial............................. 162
Replacement......................... 163
Rotation............................ 169
Safety............................48,159
Sizes............................... 271
Snow Tires.......................... 168
Spinning............................ 162
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 163
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,194
Towing.............................. 191
Disabled Vehicle...................... 191
Trailering........................... 176
Towing Eyes.......................... 192
Traction.............................. 190Trailer Towing......................... 176
Transmission
Automatic........................141,228
Fluid.............................. 228
Manual..........................139,229
Shifting..........................139,140
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 163
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19
Turn Signals........................... 78
Umbrella Hook........................ 102
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 271
Universal Transmitter..................98,101
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 175
Vehicle Storage......................... 247
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 18
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 269
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