Page 448: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 
          
EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT
= Department of Transportation
— This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards and is approved for highway
        
 Page 449: Tire Terminology And Definitions 
          
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term
Definition
B-Pillar
The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the
        
 Page 450: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 
          
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s
side door.
Tire And
        
 Page 451: Loading 
          
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4.
        
 Page 452: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 
          
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined