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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
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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*: Table 1
⎯ Occupant loading and distribution 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 runnin
g 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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Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ............... 232
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 54
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 438
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 281
Side mirror ............................ 199
Hood ......................................... 313
Hooks Grocery bag hooks ............... 287
I/M test ...................................... 308
Identification number Engine .................................. 428
Vehicle.................................. 428
Ignition switch ................. 127, 130
Illuminated entry system ........ 265
Indicator lights ........................ 145
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 458
Inside rear view mirror.............. 65
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 264
Switch ................................... 265
Wattage ................................ 438 Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........314
Replacing the wheel ..............400
Jack handle ..............................400
Keyless entry..............................38
Keys Electronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................127, 130
If you lose your keys .............414
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 415
Ignition switch................127, 130
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control key ....38
License plate lights Wattage .................................438
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................368
Wattage .................................438
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............264
Fog light switch .....................156
Headlights switch ..................152
Interior light switch ................265
Personal light switch .............266
Replacing light bulbs .............368
Turn signal lever....................138
Vanity lights ...........................276
Wattage .................................438
Load capacity ...........................168
Lock steering column ......128, 131H
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Tachometer .............................. 141
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 344 Tire information
Glossary ................................448
Size .......................................445
Tire identification number ......444
Uniform tire quality grading ...446
Tires Chains ...................................169
Checking ...............................334
If you have a flat tire ..............400
Inflation pressure...................344
Inflation pressure sensor .......336
Replacing ..............................400
Rotating tires .........................334
Size .......................................436
Snow tires .............................169
Spare tire...............................400
Tools .........................................400
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Trailer towing.........................173
TRAC .........................................162
Traction control........................162
Trip information .......................149
Trip meter .........................141, 149
Trunk Extending a space................. 285
Opener ....................................47
Trunk light
Trunk light ...............................48
Wattage .................................438
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............368
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................438T

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Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 276
Wattage ................................. 438
Vanity mirrors........................... 276
Vehicle identification number ................................... 428
Vehicle stability control........... 162
VSC............................................ 162
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 381
Downshifting.......................... 136
Open door ............................. 384
Seat belt reminder ................. 384
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 382
Brake assist system .............. 382
Brake system ........................ 381
Charging system .... ............... 382
Engine oil maintenance ......... 384
Engine oil pressure ............... 382
Low fuel level ........................ 384
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 384
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 382
Master warning light .............. 384
Open door ............................. 384
Pretensioners ........................ 382
Seat belt reminder light ......... 384
SRS airbags .......................... 382
Traction control ..................... 382
Vehicle stability control.......... 382
Washer fluid .......................... 384 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 392
Engine oil maintenance......... 394
Engine oil pressure ............... 392
Hood ..................................... 394
Moon roof .............................. 394
Open door ............................. 394
Parking brake ........................ 394
Smart key system .. ............... 397
Steering lock ......................... 393
Traction control ..................... 393
Trunk ..................................... 394
Vehicle stability control ......... 393
Washer fluid .......................... 394
Washer Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Switch ................................... 157
Washing and waxing ............... 298
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 428
Wheels ...................................... 348
Window glasses ........................ 69
Window lock switch................... 69
Windows
Power windows ....................... 69
Rear window defogger .......... 199
Washer.................................. 157
Windshield wipers ................... 157
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 353
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 217V
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