2006 Suzuki Reno Owner's Manual - Page 207

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 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 "wear bars," that show across the tread of a tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. 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. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire: The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 shown below) and dividing by 2. TABLE 1 - Occupant Loading and Distribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Various Designated Seating Capacities Designated Vehicle normal seating capac- load, number ity, number of of occupants occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 2 3 Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat Tire Pressure 195/55R15 30 psi (210 kPa) 30 psi Rear (210 kPa) 60 psi Front (420 kPa) T125/70D15 (Temporary) 60 psi Rear (420 kPa) Front WARNING • Air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold or you may get inaccurate readings. • Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually, until the specified pressure is obtained. • Never underinflate or overinflate the tires. Underinflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or can cause the rim to slip on the tire bead, resulting in an accident or damage to the tire or rim. Underinflation can also cause tires to overheat, leading to tire failure. Overinflation can cause the tire to burst, resulting in personal injury. Overinflation can also cause unusual handling characteristics which may result in an accident. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. Tire Inflation Pressure The Tire and Loading Information label, which is on the center pillar near the driver's door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" 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" in section 4. 5-32