weight GMC ENVOY XL 2004 Owner's Manual

GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-49.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-49.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-49.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
There are 6.9 kPa’s to one psi.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be inated. The
maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible ination pressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of curb
weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;
and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of occupants
a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-49.
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 Ination Pressure:Vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended tire ination pressure
and shown on the tire placard. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-64andLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-49.
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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 “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire
when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. SeeWhen It
Is Time for New Tires on page 5-66.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. SeeUniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 5-68.
Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-49.
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 ination pressure. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-49.
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Tachometer....................................................3-37
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-52
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-119
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-19
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-63
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-56
Tire Size.......................................................5-59
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-61
Tires.............................................................5-55
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Spare Tire..................................................5-87
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23Top Strap......................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-32
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-45
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-60
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-66
Transfer Case................................................5-49
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case
Unit Repair Manual......................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-9
Travel Note Recorder......................................2-47
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Information..............................................3-51
Trip Odometer................................................3-37
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-61
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-63
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles................................4-46
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Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-120
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
United States................................................... 7-5
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-70
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-89
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-45
Using Song List Mode...................................3-103
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-49
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders...........................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-95
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-96
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-53
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Video Screen................................................3-109
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-17Visors...........................................................2-17
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-35
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-91
Weight Distributing Hitches and
Weight Carrying Hitches...............................4-59
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-56
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-58
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-17
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-20
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-69
Replacement...............................................5-69
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-19
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-48
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-37
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