Page 290 of 466

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.
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 289
Page 458 of 466

Multi-Function Control Lever............... 101
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Restraints ................... 35,52,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............49,52,54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 315
Odometer .......................... 164,166
Trip ................................ 164
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........259,392
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........259,392
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 172
Oil, Engine ............................ 369
Capacity ............................ 413
Change Interval ....................... 370
Dipstick ............................. 369
Disposal ............................ 371
Filter ............................... 372 Filter Disposal
........................ 371
Identification Logo ..................... 370
Materials Added to ..................... 371
Recommendation ................... 370,413
Synthetic ............................ 371
Viscosity ......................... 371,413
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............365,366
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 128
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 81
Overdrive ............................. 248
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 248
Overhead Console ....................... 127
Overheating, Engine ................... 164,346
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,441
Paint Care ............................. 393
Paint Damage .......................... 393
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
10
INDEX 457
Page 463 of 466

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
462 INDEX