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Tire Terminology and Definitions
TermDefinition
Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and
air conditioning.
Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles
less 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving.
Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equip-
ment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 289
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Light............................... 143
Luggage Carrier ....................... 150
Cargo Light ............................ 143
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 147
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 145
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 322
Cellular Phone ........................ 84,221
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 412
Certification Label ....................... 322
Chains, Tire ............................ 302
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 348
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 286
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 366
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 72
Checks, Safety ........................... 72
Child Restraint ...................... 61,66,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Child Safety Locks ........................ 29 Climate Control
......................... 221
Clock ........................ 184,185,189,198
Cold Weather Operation ................... 241
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 220
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 298
Compass .............................. 176
Compass Calibration ..................... 177
Compass Variance ....................... 177
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 173
Connector UCI ................................ 209
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 209
Conserving Fuel ........................ 174
Console, Overhead ....................... 127
Contract, Service ........................ 439
Cooling System ......................... 380
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 382
Coolant Capacity ...................... 413
Coolant Level ......................... 384
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Front Axle (Differential)................... 387
Front Heated Seats ....................... 89
Fuel ................................. 315
Conserving .......................... 174
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 320
Gasoline ............................ 315
Gauge .............................. 167
Materials Added ....................... 318
Octane Rating ........................ 315
Requirements ......................... 413
Saver Mode .......................... 174
Tank Capacity ........................ 413
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 174
Fuel Saver ............................. 174
Fuel System Caution ................... 318,320
Fuses ................................ 398
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 128
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............320,321,365Gasoline (Fuel)
......................... 315
Conserving .......................... 174
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 316
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 316
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 163
Fuel ............................... 167
Speedometer ......................... 158
Tachometer .......................... 161
Gear Ranges ........................... 245
General Information .................. 18,25,314
Glass Cleaning .......................... 397
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............322,325
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............322,324
GVWR ............................... 322
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect™) .............. 84
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 346
Head Restraints .......................... 88
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Sway Control, Trailer..................... 278
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 371
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 161
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 114
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 224
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 163
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 65
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 145
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 114
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......291,292
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 288
Tire Markings .......................... 284
Tire Safety Information .................... 284
Tires ............................ 74,295,443Air Pressure
.......................... 296
Chains .............................. 302
Changing ............................ 348
Compact Spare ........................ 298
General Information .................... 295
High Speed .......................... 298
Inflation Pressures ..................... 296
Jacking ............................. 348
Life of Tires .......................... 301
Load Capacity ..................... 291,292
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 304
Pressure Warning Light .................. 162
Quality Grading ....................... 443
Radial .............................. 298
Replacement ......................... 301
Rotation ............................ 303
Safety .............................. 284
Sizes ............................... 286
Spare Tire ........................... 349
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