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Published 09-08-2017

Your vehicles info is inside all Drivers Side vehicle doors (where the door closes)

The total weight of this vehicle is 6,0001 pounds as indicated by the acromym GVWR  (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This vehicle front tires should be inflated to 30 psi and the Rears are requesting 35 psi.

Get this wrong on Model Years 2007 and Newer, there's a possibility that the Tire

Tread Light inside the Instrument Panel will illuminate.

The Instrument Panel is the same area where your Check Engine Light is located.

                                                            Drivers Door Placard Example

MFD by General Motors Corporation         February 2004

GVW  Total                            GVW (Front)                      GVW (Rear)

6,001 lbs.                                2,950 lbs.                              3,400 lbs.

VIN # 5GAET13P742317894

Model                        T15506                      Payload = 1,096 lbs.                          

TPNR                         Tire Size                     Speed Rating                          Rim                               Cold Tire Pressure

Front                          P255/60R17                     S                                          17 X 7J                        30 psi

Rear                           P255/60R17                      S                                          17 X 7J                        35 psi

Spare                        P255/60R17                       S                                          17 X 7 J                       35 psi

 

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