516 6−1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva−
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul−
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less
Ply A layer of rubber−coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja−
cent plies
Pneumatic tireA 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 tireA 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 tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre−
sponding standard tire
Section widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele−
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec−
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
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Vehicle specifications
6−3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initialize Reference
Engine oil mainte−
nance dataAfter changing engine oil P. 380
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla−
tion pressures.
When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
When changing the tire size.
P. 393
The following items must be init ialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is
reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
ABS Anti−lock Brake System
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power
RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Anti−lock brake system ......... 451
Brake system........................ 449
Charging system .................. 450
Low fuel level........................ 453
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 450
Master warning ..................... 453
Open door ............................ 451
Pre−collision .......................... 451
Seat belt reminder ................ 452
SRS airbags ......................... 450
Tire pressure ........................ 452
Unengaged “Park” ................ 452
Warning messages ................. 460
Warning reflector holder ........ 351
Washer
Checking .............................. 390
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 222
Switch ................................... 173
Washing and waxing............... 360
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 214
Load limits ............................ 221
Weight .................................. 494
Wheels...................................... 405
Window glasses ....................... 83
Window lock switch .................. 83
Windows
Power windows ...................... 83
Rear window defogger ......... 256
Washer ................................. 173
Windshield wiper de icer ........ 257
Windshield wipers................... 173
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ........... 410
Wireless remote control key ... 40
WMA disc ................................. 273
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
