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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges
inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass

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Tire related termMeaning
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The 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 tire
A 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
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA 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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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
Single 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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Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 307
If you have a flat tire ............ 317
If you lose your keys............. 332
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 337
Engine Compartment........................ 245
Engine switch ....................... 125
Hood ..................................... 242
How to start the engine ........ 125
Identification number ............ 345
If the engine will not start...... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Immobilizer system................. 74
Overheating .......................... 337
Specifications ....................... 346
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 348
Checking .............................. 250
Indicator................................ 141
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Type ..................................... 348
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 347
Checking .............................. 246
Grade ................................... 347
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 249
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Engine switch .......................... 125 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................249
EPS EPS .......................................155
Warning light .........................308
Event data recorder .................305
Floor mat...................................224
Fluid Automatic transmission .........349
Brake .....................................252
Clutch ....................................350
Warning light .................307, 310
Washer ..................................256
Fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment ..............................38
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................352
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................131
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................352
Fuel Capacity ................................346
Fuel pump shut off system ....304
Gas station information .........392
Gauge ...................................135
F

386 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................53
ALR .........................................57
Automatic Locking Retractor ...57
Child restraint system
installation .....................98, 102
Cleaning and maintaining...... 231
Comfort guide..........................55
ELR .........................................57
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 57
How to wear your seat belt......52
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................58
Reminder light ....................... 310
Seat belt extenders .................58
Seat belt pretensioners ...........57
Seats
Adjustment ..............................38
Adjustment precautions........... 40
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........98, 102
Cleaning ................................ 230
Folding down the rear seat......43
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................47
Front seat adjustment .............38
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................40
Head restraint..........................48
Properly sitting in the seat .......79
Service reminder indicators .............................. 141
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 128
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 331
Manual transmission ............. 130
Shift lock system ..................... 331
Side airbags................................81 Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 352
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 64
Defogger ............................... 185
Folding .................................... 65
Spare tire Identification number............. 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Information ............................ 356
Replacing .............................. 317
Size ....................................... 351
Storage location .................... 317
Spark plug ................................ 348
Specifications .......................... 344
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 62
Column lock release ............. 126
Electric power steering.......... 155
EPS ....................................... 155
Specification.......................... 350
Warning light ......................... 308
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Wattage................................. 352
Storage features
Auxiliary boxes .............. 212, 217
Bottle holders ................ 212, 215
Cup holders................... 212, 214
Glove boxes .......................... 212
Storage precautions ................ 159
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 340
Sun visors ................................ 219
Switch
Cruise control ........................ 152
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 296
Engine switch ........................ 125S

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 147
Hazard lights switch ............. 296
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Headlights switch ................. 145
Light switch........................... 145
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 67
Turn signal lights .................. 131
Window lock switch ................ 68
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 151
Tachometer .............................. 135
Tail lights Indicator................................ 145
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 76
Engine immobilizer system..... 74
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 264
Tire information Glossary ............................... 363
Size ...................................... 360
Tire identification number ..... 359
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 361
Tires Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 258
If you have a flat tire ............. 317
Identification number ............ 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 259
Information ........................... 356
Replacing ..................... 258, 317
Rotating tires ........................ 258
Size ...................................... 351
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 317 Tire pressure warning
system ........................258, 310
Warning light .........................310
Tools .........................................317
Total load capacity...................160
Towing Dinghy towing................173, 174
Emergency towing.................297
Trailer towing.................164, 165
Trip meter .................................138
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................131
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................352
Vanity mirrors...........................220
Vehicle identification number ...................................345
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................307
Seat belt reminder .................310
Warning lights ABS .......................................308
Airbag system .......................308
Anti-lock brake system ..........308
Brake system ........................307
Charging system .... ...............308
Driver’s seat belt ...................310
Electric power steering system ................................308
Electronic engine control system ................................308
Engine oil replacement..........310
EPS system...........................308
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 308
Front passenger’s seat belt ...310
High engine coolant temperature ........................308
T
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388 Alphabetical index
Low brake fluid ...................... 307
Low engine oil pressure ........ 308
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 310
Low washer fluid ................... 310
Malfunction ............................ 308
Open door ............................. 310
Seat belt ................................ 310
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 308
SRS ....................................... 308
SRS airbag system ............... 308
Tire pressure ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 310
Washer Checking ............................... 256
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 161
Switch.................................... 148
Warning light ......................... 310
Washing and waxing ............... 228
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 157
Load limits ............................. 160
Weight ................................... 344
Wheels ...................................... 268
Window
glasses ............67, 185, 228, 230
Window lock switch ...................68
Windows
Cleaning and protecting .................... 228, 230
Power windows .......................67
Rear window defogger .......... 185
Washer .................................. 148
Windshield wipers ................... 148
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 273
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 200

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 317If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 329If the engine will not start
P. 7 4Engine immobilizer system
P. 333If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 331If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 337If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 332If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 333If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 6Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 340If the vehicle becomes stuck