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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an 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
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 10000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system ......................................... 471
Open door ...........................................473
Seat belt reminder .............................473
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................472
Brake assist system ...........................472
Brake system ......................................... 471
Charging system ................................472
Electric power steering
warning light ......................................472
Low fuel level........................................473
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........472
Master warning light .........................473
Open door ............................................473
Pre-collision system ..........................472
Pretensioners .......................................472
Seat belt reminder light ...................473
SRS airbags ...........................................472
Tire pressure warning
light.........................................................473
Warning messages
AWD system .........................................481
Dynamic radar
cruise control ........................ 481, 483
Engine oil level .................................... 483
Engine oil maintenance.................. 483
Engine oil pressure...........................480
Hood ....................................................... 483
Intuitive parking assist .......... 481, 483
Moon roof ............................................. 483
Open door ........................................... 483
Parking brake ...................................... 483
Pre-collision system .............. 481, 483Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 488
Steering lock.......................................... 481
Tire pressure
warning system.....................481, 483
Trunk ....................................................... 483
Washer fluid ........................................ 483
Washer
Checking ................................................ 413
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 210
Switch........................................................ 169
Washing and waxing ...........................382
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................. 206
Load limits ............................................ 209
Weight.................................................... 520
Wheels ...................................................... 429
Window glasses ...................................... 76
Window lock switch ............................... 76
Windows
Power windows ..................................... 76
Rear window defogger...................228
Washer .................................................... 169
Windshield wipers................................. 169
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 229
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery.......................434
WMA disc ...............................................248W
