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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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 equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
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Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
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
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe 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 occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat,
1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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Tire informationGlossary ....................................................611
Size ........................................................... 607
Tire identification number .............606
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...609
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 220
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire .......................... 557
If you have a flat tire............. 556, 566
Inflation pressure ...............................598
Information............................................604
Replacing...............................................556
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ...........................................................598
Snow tires...............................................222
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools .......................................................... 556
Total load capacity................................. 218
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 225
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................224
Traction control .................................... 200
Trip meter.................................................. 147
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage ................................................ 600
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 144
Wattage ................................................ 600 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 600
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number .........587
Vehicle load limits ................................. 218
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ..........................................142
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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Warning messagesAnti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................546
Engine oil level ....................................549
Engine oil maintenance ................. 550
Engine oil pressure ........................... 543
Headlight ............................................... 544
Hood........................................................548
Intuitive parking assist.............................545, 550, 552
Moon roof .............................................549
Open door ...........................................548
Parking brake ......................................549
Pre-collision system ............ 545, 550
Rear lights system.............................. 544
Smart access system with push-button start ............................553
Steering lock ...............535, 544, 555
Trunk ........................................................549
VGRS...................................................... 547
Washer fluid .........................................549 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Switch .......................................................... 161
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 214
Load limits............................................... 218
Weight ....................................................586
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer....................................................... 161
Windshield wipers
Position......................................................221
Windshield wipers................................ 161
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips..................................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276
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