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6-1. Specifications
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Tire size (P. 6 0 4 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (P. 603)
Location of treadwear indicators (P. 4 7 5 )
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire (P. 570)
This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard
tires. A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire.
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall. A tire not marked RADIAL is a
bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (P. 6 0 8 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (P. 6 0 8 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (P. 480)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.
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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 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 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
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 centerline 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 innerliner 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 corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
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Vehicle specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
InnerlinerThe 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
Intended outboard side-
wall
(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 primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose 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 permissible
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
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Tire related termMeaning
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose 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
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides 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 corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective 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
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist
• After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 5 5
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 4 6 4
Tire pressure warning
system• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
P. 4 7 7
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.
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Safety Connect ......................................433
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 75
Automatic locking retractor............ 78
Child restraint system
installation ............................................128
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ..................................... 446
Emergency locking retractor ......... 78
How to wear your seat belt............. 75
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 78
Pre-collision seat belts ........................ 77
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use......................... 78
Reminder light .....................................536
Seat belt extenders .............................. 79
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 77
Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 414
Seating capacity ..................................... 413
Seats
Adjustment............................................... 65
Adjustment precautions .................... 66
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................128
Cleaning................................................. 445
Driver’s seat position memory....... 67
Head restraint.......................................... 72
Properly sitting in the seat .............. 105
Seat heaters ............................................ 413
Service reminder indicators ............. 165Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................................573
Transmission.......................................... 154
Shift lock system.................................... 573
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 421
Side airbags ..............................................107
Side marker lights
Switch .......................................................... 171
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 85
Mirror position memory .................... 67
Smart access system with
push-button start
Antenna location ................................... 43
Entry function ............................................41
Starting the
hybrid system.....................................150
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Storage location .................................. 561
Spark plug ............................................... 593
Specifications .........................................588
Speedometer ............................................ 161
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................82
Audio switches ....................................342
Steering wheel position
memory .................................................. 67
Storage compartment ........................ 403
Storage feature ..................................... 398
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 584
Sun visors ................................................. 406S
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Switch
Fog light switch..................................... 174
Ignition switch....................................... 150
Light switches.......................................... 171
Mode select switch ............................155
Power door lock switch .................... 55
“POWER” switch ............................... 150
Power window switch........................ 87
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 476
Tire pressure
warning select switch................... 478
Window lock switch ........................... 87
Wipers and washer switch............. 175
Tail lights
Switch .......................................................... 171
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 101
Immobilizer system ............................. 99
Theft prevention labels ........................104
Tire inflation pressure......................... 596
Tire information
Glossary ............................................... 608
Size ........................................................... 604
Tire identification number ............. 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...606Tires
Chains ..................................................... 234
Checking ...............................................475
Compact spare tire ........................... 561
If you have a flat tire .............560, 570
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information ............................................. 601
Replacing .............................................. 560
Rotating tires ........................................ 475
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires ..............................................236
Tire pressure warning system .....475
Tools ...........................................................560
Total load capacity ............................... 232
Touch screen .......................................... 242
Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................239
Emergency towing............................524
Trailer towing .......................................238
Traction control ...................................... 214
Transmission
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................................573
Mode select switch ............................ 155
“S” mode.................................................. 156
Transmission.......................................... 154
Trip meter ................................................... 161
Trunk
Opener ......................................................60
Trunk light ...................................................61
Wattage ..................................................597
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 514
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage ..................................................597
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