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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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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 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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Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 307
Replacing the wheel ............. 388
Jack handle.............................. 388
Keyless entry ............................. 34
Keys Electronic key ......................... 20
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
If you lose your keys............. 402
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 403
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry .......................... 34
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 20
Wireless remote control key ... 34
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 152
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior light switch................ 262
Personal light switch............. 262
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 263
Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Turn signal lever ................... 136
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 165
Lock steering column ..... 124, 128 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................301
General maintenance ............297
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements....295
Manual air conditioning system ....................................190
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................141
Meters ...................................138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............62
Side mirror heater .................197
Side mirrors .............................64
Vanity mirrors ........................273
Moon roof ...................................68
MP3 disc ...................................214
Multi-information display ....................................146
Odometer ..................................138
Oil Engine oil ..............................312
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................71
Hood......................................305
Trunk .......................................43
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............64
Outside temperature
display ....................................146
Overheating, Engine ................411J
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Alphabetical index
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 64
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 22
Starting the engine ............... 122
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 335
Spare tire .............................. 388
Spark plug................................ 422
Specifications .......................... 416
Speech command switch ....... 232
Speedometer ........................... 138
Steering Column lock release ..... 124, 128
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 61
Audio switches ..................... 225
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Storage box ............................. 283
Storage feature ........................ 264
Storage precautions ............... 162
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 414
Sun visors ................................ 272
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 69
Switch Engine switch ............... 122, 126
Fog light switch..................... 152
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Light switches ....................... 150
Power door lock switch........... 38
Power window switch ............. 66
Window lock switch ................ 66
Wiper and washer switch ..... 153 Tachometer...............................138
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............357
Switch....................................150
Wattage .................................427
Talk switch................................232
Telephone switch .....................232
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....75
Theft prevention labels..............77
Tire inflation pressure .............335
Tire information Glossary ................................437
Size .......................................434
Tire identification number ......433
Uniform tire quality grading ................................435
Tires Chains ...................................166
Checking ...............................326
If you have a flat tire ..............388
Inflation pressure...................335
Inflation pressure sensor .......327
Information ............................431
Replacing ..............................388
Rotating tires .........................326
Size .......................................425
Snow tires .............................166
Spare tire...............................388
Tools .........................................388
Total load capacity...................165
Towing Dinghy towing................178, 179
Emergency towing.................369
Trailer towing.........................170
TRAC .........................................158
Traction control........................158
Trip information .......................146
Trip meter .................................138T

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TrunkOpener ....................................43
Trunk light Wattage ................................. 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 427
Valet key .....................................20
Vanity mirrors........................... 273
Vehicle identification number ................................... 416
Vehicle stability control........... 158
VSC............................................ 158
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 377
Downshifting.......................... 134
Seat belt reminder ................. 379
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 378
Brake assist system .............. 378
Brake system ........................ 377
Charging system .... ............... 377
Engine oil maintenance ......... 379
Engine oil pressure ............... 377
Electric power steering system ................................ 378
Low fuel level ........................ 379
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 379
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 378
Open door ............................. 379
Pretensioners ........................ 378
Seat belt reminder light ......... 379
Smart key system... ............... 386
SRS airbags .......................... 378
Tire pressure warning light .... 379
Washer fluid .......................... 379 Washer
Checking ............................... 324
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 166
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing ............... 290
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 162
Load limits ............................. 165
Weight ................................... 416
Wheels ...................................... 339
Window glasses ........................ 66
Window lock switch................... 66
Windows
Power windows ....................... 66
Rear window defogger .......... 197
Washer.................................. 153
Windshield wipers ................... 153
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 343
Wireless remote control .......... 34
WMA disc.................................. 214
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