552 6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government 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 depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represen t the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions 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 tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied 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 failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
554 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Signal Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol (
) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
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*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling 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 fixture The 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 vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
INT Intermittent
LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 248, 253, 261, 264
ABS ........................................... 215
Air conditioning filter............... 453
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 453
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 253
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 248
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 264
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 261
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 133
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 137
Airbag warning light............... 492
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 133
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 137
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 142
General airbag precautions ......................... 137
Locations of airbags .............. 130
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 141
Proper driving
posture ........................ 128, 137
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 133
Side airbag precautions ........ 137
SRS airbags .......................... 130
Alarm ......................................... 124
Antenna..................................... 277
Anti-lock brake system............ 215
Armrest ..................................... 386
Audio input ............................... 297 Audio system
Antenna................................. 277
Audio input ............................ 297
Audio visual input .................. 321
AUX adapter ......................... 297
A/V input adapter .................. 321
CD player/changer ................ 280
DVD player............................ 308
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 287
Optimal use ........................... 294
Portable music player ........... 297
Radio..................................... 274
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 301
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 299
Type ...................................... 271
Audio visual input.................... 321
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
AUX adapter ............................. 297
Auxiliary box ........................... 373
A/V input adapter ..................... 321
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage................................. 543
Back door Back door ................................ 77
Wireless remote control .......... 65
Smart key system .. ................. 44
Battery Checking ............................... 435
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 33
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 519
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Bluetooth
................................ 334
Bottle holder............................. 372
A
B
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Interior lightsInterior lights.......................... 361
Switch............................ 362, 363
Wattage ................................. 543
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 422
Replacing the wheel .............. 501
Jack handle .............................. 501
Keyless entry..............................65
Keys Electronic key ..........................42
Engine switch ........................ 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 516
Ignition switch........................ 174
Keyless entry...........................65
Key number .............................42
Keys ........................................42
Mechanical key .......................42
“POWER” .............................. 174
Wireless remote control key ........................................65
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 361
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Headlight switch .................... 200
Interior light switch ........362, 363
Outer foot lights ..................... 361
Personal light switch ............. 362
Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Turn signal lever.................... 182 Vanity lights........................... 379
Wattage................................. 543
Load capacity ........................... 229
Lock steering column.............. 176
Luggage cover ......................... 390
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance............ 412
Maintenance data ................. 530
Maintenance requirements ... 410
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 185
Meters ................................... 184
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 380
Inside rear view mirror .......... 106
Side mirror heaters ............... 267
Side mirrors........................... 108
Vanity mirrors ........................ 379
Moon roof ................................. 112
MP3 disc ................................... 287
Multi-information display .................................... 190
Off-road precautions ............... 220
Odometer .................................. 184
Oil Engine oil .............................. 427
Opener Back door ................................ 77
Fuel filler door ....................... 115
Glass hatch ............................. 82
Hood ..................................... 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 108
Outside temperature
display .................................... 190
Overhead console.................... 366
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 523
J
K
L
M
O
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Shift lock system ..................... 515
Shopping bag hooks ............... 388
Side airbags.............................. 130
Side marker lightsReplacing .............................. 470
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 543
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Side table .................................. 376
Smart key system Entry function ..........................44
Starting the hybrid system..... 174
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 539
Spare tire............................... 501
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications........................... 530
Speech command switch ........ 335
Speedometer ............................ 184
Steering
Column lock release.............. 176
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 105
Audio switches ...................... 299
Climate remote control switches .............................. 270
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Storage feature......................... 364
Storage precautions ................227
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 527
Sun visors................................. 378 Switch
Door lock switch ...................... 74
“ECON” switch ...................... 181
Engine switch ........................ 174
“EV” switch ............................ 178
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Garage door opener switch... 394
Ignition switch ....................... 174
Light switches ....................... 200
Moon roof switch ................... 112
Outside rear view mirror
switches .............................. 108
“POWER” switch ................... 174
Power back door main switch.................................... 78
Power back door switch .......... 77
Power window switch ............ 110
Window lock switch ............... 110
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 205, 207
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 543
Talk switch ............................... 335
Telephone switch..................... 335
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 124
Immobilizer system ............... 120
Theft prevention labels ........... 127
Tire inflation pressure ............. 447
Tire information Glossary ................................ 553
Size ....................................... 550
Tire identification number...... 549
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 551
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