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6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative r
ating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controll ed conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires de pends upon the actual conditions of
their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia -
tions in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lo
west, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled condit ions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tir
e is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tir
e's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail -
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tir
es must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum r
equired by law.
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6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
513
Alphabetical index
Garage door opener..........................334
Gas station information ..................... 520
Gauges........................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................. 312
Hands-free system ............................... 263
Head restraints.......................................... 39
Headlight aim ............................................ 411
Headlight cleaner .................................. 126
Headlights AFS (Adaptive Front lighting
System) ................................................... 121
Discharge headlights
precautions .........................................418
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
Heaters Seat heaters.............................. 324, 326
Side mirror .............................................. 199
Hill-start assist control ......................... 162
Hood ......................................................... 358
Hooks
Cargo...................................................... 332
Shopping bag...................................... 332
Hybrid system ....
.............................................. 2
Emergency shut off syste
m .................6
Energy monitor/consumption
screen .........................................................6
High voltage components ................... 5
Power meter ........................................... 110
Power switch .......................................... 101
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer
system ........................................................62 Illuminated entry system ....................
307
I/M test...................................................... 354
Indicator lights........................................... 114
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 505
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 49
Instrument panel light control ............. 111
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 309
Wattage ................................................. 488
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 139
Jack Positioning the jack .......................... 359
Replacing the wheel ........................ 456
Jack handle.............................................. 456
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 468
Key number plate ................................... 12
Keys ............................................................... 12
Power switch........................................... 101
Mechanical key ........................................ 12
When the electronic key battery
is discharged.................................... 469
Wireless remote control ................... 23
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Light sensitive optitron meter............. 112
Lights Fog light switch ..................................... 123
Headlights switch................................ 120
Interior lights list .................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
G
H
I
J
K
L
515
Alphabetical index
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ........................................................44
How to wear your seat belt.............. 42
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 45
Pre-collision seat belts........................ 44
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use..........................44
Reminder light..................................... 433
Seat belt extenders .............................. 45
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 43
Seat heaters................................. 324, 326
Seat ventilators....................................... 326
Seating capacity ..................................... 173
Seats Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 83
Cleaning ................................................ 346
Driving position memory ................. 36
Head restraint ........................................ 39
Properly sitting in the seat................. 67
Seat adjustment ...................................... 34
Seat adjustment precautions ........... 34
Seat heaters.............................. 324, 326
Ventilated seats .................................. 326
Service reminder indicators .............. 115
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 467
Transmission .......................................... 104
Shift lock system .................................... 467
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 332
Side airbags ................................................ 69
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 120
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ......................... 50Driving position memory ..................
36
Smart access system with
push-button start Antenna location ..................................... 16
Entry function ............................................ 14
Starting the hybrid system ................ 101
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................ 487
Spare tire ................................................ 457
Spark plug................................................ 484
Specifications ........................................ 480
Speedometer ............................................ 110
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 48
Audio switches................................... 260
Driving position memory .................. 36
Storage compartment ......................... 314
Storage feature......................................... 311
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 478
Sun visors ................................................... 317
Switch Fog light switch ..................................... 123
Light switches ....................................... 120
Mode select switch ............................ 105
Power door lock switch .................... 26
Power switch........................................... 101
Power window switch ........................ 52
Window lock switch............................ 52
Wipers and washer switch ............. 124
Tail lights Switch........................................................ 120
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 64
T
517
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 432
Low fuel level....................................... 432
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 431
Master warning light ........................ 433
Open door ........................................... 432
Pre-collision system ......................... 432
Seat belt reminder light .................. 433
SRS airbags ............................................ 431
Tire pressure warning light........... 433
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 442
Brake Assist (BA) .............................. 442
Dynamic radar
cruise control ................................... 440
Engine oil level .................................... 445
Engine oil maintenance.................. 445
Engine oil pressure............................ 437
Headlight ............................................... 438
Hill-start assist control...................... 442
Hood ....................................................... 443
Hybrid system .......................... 437, 447
Intuitive parking
assist .............................. 439, 446, 451
Moon roof ............................................. 444
Open door ........................................... 443
Parking brake ...................................... 444
Pre-Collision System .......... 439, 446
Refueling ................................................ 450
Rear lights system ............................. 438
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 452
Steering lock ............................ 439, 454
Tire pressure warning
system...................................... 438, 446
TRAC (Traction control
system) .................................................442 Trunk ........................................................
444
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio
Steering) ............................................. 442
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability
Control/Electronically Controlled
Brake system) .................................. 442
Washer fluid ......................................... 444
Washer Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................174
Switch......................................................... 124
Washing and waxing ........................... 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 170
Load limits ............................................... 173
Weight.................................................... 480
Wheels ..................................................... 389
Window glasses ...................................... 52
Window lock switch ............................... 52
Windows Power windows ..................................... 52
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer ..................................................... 124
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 176
Windshield wipers .............................. 124
Winter driving tips .................................. 174
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 23
Replacing the battery....................... 393
WMA disc ............................................... 224