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Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load forvarious designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
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HeadlightsDischarge headlights
precautions .......................................348
Replacing light bulbs........................ 342
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage.................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters................................251, 253
Side mirror ............................................200
Hill-start assist control ......................... 170
Hood ..........................................................289
Hooks
Cargo ........................................................ 261
Coat ......................................................... 259
Shopping bag........................................ 261
I/M test ......................................................285
Identification Engine ..................................................... 407
Vehicle .................................................... 407
Ignition switch............................................ 117
Illuminated entry system ....................233
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize ................................... 441
Inside rear view mirror ..........................60
Interior lights Interior lights........................................... 231
Switch ...................................................... 234
Wattage.................................................. 420
Jack Positioning a floor jack....................290
Replacing the wheel......................... 382
Jack handle ..............................................382 Keyless entry ............................................. 34
Keys
Electronic key .........................................20
Engine switch .......................................... 117
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Key number..............................................20
Keyless entry............................................ 34
Keys..............................................................20
Mechanical key ......................................20
Wireless remote control key...........34
Light bulbs Replacing ...............................................342
Wattage ................................................. 420
Lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 231
Fog light switch .................................... 146
Headlights switch................................ 143
Interior light switch ............................234
Outer foot lights................................... 231
Overhead courtesy light ................. 231
Personal light switch .........................234
Replacing light bulbs ........................342
Scuff lighting........................................... 231
Shift lever lighting ................................ 231
Turn signal lever................................... 128
Vanity lights...........................................243
Wattage ................................................. 420
Load capacity.......................................... 182
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Sun visors..................................................242
SunshadeRear .......................................................... 256
Roof ..............................................................67
Switch ECT switch ............................................. 123
Engine switch .......................................... 117
ETCS switch .......................................... 126
Fog light switch..................................... 146
Ignition switch.......................................... 117
Light switches........................................ 143
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch.........................64
Satellite switches ................................ 245
Transmission shift switches ............ 124
Window lock switch ............................64
Wipers and washer switch............. 147
Tachometer Tacho indicator ....................................130
Tachometer ............................................130
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 143
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 76
Tire inflation pressure........................... 316
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 426
Uniform tire quality grading..........427 Tires
Chains ...................................................... 183
Checking .............................................. 306
If you have a flat tire ..........................382
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 308
Information ............................................ 424
Replacing ...............................................382
Rotating tires ....................................... 306
Size............................................................. 415
Snow tires ............................................... 183
Tools ...........................................................382
Total load capacity ................................ 182
Towing
Dinghy towing ...........................188, 189
Emergency towing........................... 350
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC.......................................................... 170
Traction control ...................................... 170
Transmission shift switches ................ 124
Trip meter ................................................. 130
Trunk
Extending a space ............................ 258
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ..................................................420
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage ..................................................420
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Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 243
Wattage.................................................. 420
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 243
VDIM .......................................................... 170
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................................ 170
Vehicle identification number .........407
Vehicle stability control....................... 170
Ventilators ...............................................253
VSC ............................................................. 170
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................360
Open door .......................................... 362
Seat belt reminder............................. 362
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.....................361
Brake assist system.............................361
Brake system .......................................360
Charging system .................................361
Electric power steering
warning light .......................................361
Low fuel level ....................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.............361
Master warning light ........................ 362
Open door ........................................... 362
Pre-collision system ...........................361
Pretensioners.........................................361
Seat belt reminder light .................. 362
SRS airbags ............................................361
Tire pressure warning
light ........................................................ 362 Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 370
Dynamic radar cruise control ....................... 370, 373
Engine oil level.....................................373
Engine oil maintenance...................373
Engine oil pressure........................... 369
Hill-start assist control ..................... 372
Hood ........................................................373
Intuitive parking assist ......... 370, 373
Moon roof..............................................373
Open door ............................................373
Parking brake.......................................373
Pre-collision system............. 370, 373
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 378
Steering lock........................................ 370
Tire pressure warning system ................... 370, 373
Traction control...................................372
Trunk.........................................................373
Vehicle stability control................... 372
Washer fluid .........................................373
Washer
Checking............................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183
Switch ........................................................ 147
Washing and waxing............................274
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 179
Load limits............................................... 182
Weight .................................................... 406V
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