&Glossary of tire terminology
. 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-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). . 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 separation
A 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 center-
line of the tread. . Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
. Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.. Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.. Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire. . Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.. Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine. .
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standardtire. . Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs.. Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire. . Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass.. Intended outboard sidewall
(1) 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 (2) The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Fog light...................................................... 3-32, 11-43
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-21
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-28
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-43
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Power seat .............................................................. 1-3
Reclining ................................................................. 1-3
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-38
Main fuse ............................................................. 11-39
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-5
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear (5-seater models)/Second-row (7-seater models) ................................................. 1-11
Third-row .............................................................. 1-15
Headlight Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-29 Bulb replacement
................................................. 11-40
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Flasher .................................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-27
HomeLink® Wireless Control System ............................ 6-17
Hook
Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-16
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-15
Horn ......................................................................... 3-44
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-11
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-4
Illuminated entry ......................................................... 2-10
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-28
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-19
Indicator light Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-33
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-33
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlight ............................................................... 3-21
High beam ............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-19
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-19
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-20Index
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Oil filter..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-17
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-pavement and off-road driving .................................. 8-5
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-43
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-42
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-22
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-23
Light .................................................................... 11-42
Light switch ........................................................... 3-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-30
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-43
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-19
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-31, 1-72Preparing to drive
........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-8
Combination lights ................................................ 11-43
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-18
Gate ............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-45
Seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-43
Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-14
Rear seat Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Reclining ................................................................ 1-9
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-22
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-37
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-35
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-17
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-21
Engine oil .................................................... 11-9, 11-10
Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-18
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-20
Rear differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-15
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8Index
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