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 321.
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 vehicle’s capacity weight
and the original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” under Loading
Your Vehicle on page 321.
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare
tire and no tire changing equipment. Your
vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure
in any of the tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor
System on page 405.
{CAUTION:
When the low tire warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel cluster,
your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be
reduced during severe maneuvers. If you
drive too fast, you could lose control of
your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 55 mph
(90 km/h) when the low tire warning light
is displayed. Drive cautiously and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.
If a tire goes flat, you will not need to stop on the
side of the road to change the tire. You can just
keep on driving. The tire can operate effectively
with no air pressure for up to 65 miles (105 km) at
speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h). The shorter the
distance you drive and the slower the speed, the
greater the chance that the tire will not have to be
replaced. When a tire is filled with air, it provides a
cushion between the road and the wheel. Because
you will not have this cushion when driving on a
deflated run-flat tire, try to avoid potholes that could
damage your wheel and require replacement of it.
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