
504 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire 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 
pressure The maximum cold inflated
 pressure to which a 
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of 
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a 
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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 
equipment, including the maximum capacity of 
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air 
conditioning and additional weight optional 
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight 

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant 
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants 
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that 
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options 
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a 
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity 
weight (Total load 
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. 
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating 
capacity
Vehicle maximum load 
on the tire The 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 occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with 
Ta b l e  1
* below), and dividing by two 

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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 
 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated  seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact 
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially 
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators 
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves 
designed to give a visual indication of the 
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire 
assembly securely
 during testing
Designated seating 
capacity, Number of  occupantsVehicle normal load, 
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in  a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second 
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second 
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second 
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 
in fourth seat 

528 Alphabetical index
Keyless entry..............................38
KeysElectronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
If you lose your keys ............. 468
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 469
Ignition switch................ 131, 135
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control key ....38
License plate lights Wattage ................................. 494
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 418
Wattage ................................. 494
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 313
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 163
Hazard light switch ................424
Headlights switch .................. 159
Interior light switch ................314
Personal light switch ............. 315
Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Turn signal lever.................... 144
Vanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Load capacity ........................... 178
Lock steering column ...... 133, 136 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ....................... 359
General maintenance............ 355
Maintenance data ................. 482
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Manual air conditioning  system .................................... 204
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 142
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 150
Meters ................................... 147
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 209
Side mirrors............................. 68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 325
Moon roof ................................... 72
MP3 disc ................................... 232
Multi-information  display .................................... 155K
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Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Wattage ................................ 494
Storage box ............................. 336
Storage feature ........................ 316
Storage precautions ............... 175
Stuck If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 478
Sun visors ................................ 324
Sunshade Rear...................................... 333
Roof ........................................ 73
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
Fog light switch..................... 163
Hazard light switch ............... 424
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Light switches ....................... 159
Power door lock switch........... 42
Power window switch ............. 70
Window lock switch ................ 70
Wiper and washer switch ..... 164 Tachometer...............................147
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................82
Engine immobilizer system .....80
Theft prevention labels..............84
Tire inflation pressure .............392
Tire information Glossary ................................504
Size .......................................501
Tire identification number ......500
Uniform tire quality 
grading ................................502
Tires Chains ...................................179
Checking ...............................382
If you have a flat tire ..............454
Inflation pressure...................392
Inflation pressure sensor .......384
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................382
Size .......................................491
Snow tires .............................179
Spare tire...............................454
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................178
Towing Dinghy towing................191, 192
Trailer towing.........................183
TRAC .........................................170
Traction control........................170
Trip information .......................155
Trip meter .........................147, 155
Trunk
Extending a space................. 334
Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................48
Wattage .................................494
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................494T 

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Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Vanity mirrors........................... 325
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 482
Vehicle stability control........... 170
VSC............................................ 170
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 432
Downshifting.......................... 140
Open door ............................. 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 433
Brake assist system .............. 433
Brake system ........................ 432
Charging system .... ............... 433
Engine oil maintenance ......... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire pressure warning  light ..................................... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 433
Master warning light .............. 435
Open door ............................. 435
Pretensioners ........................ 433
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Smart key system... ............... 438
SRS airbags .......................... 433
Washer fluid .......................... 435 Warning messages
Engine coolant 
temperature ........................ 445
Engine oil maintenance......... 447
Engine oil pressure ............... 445
Hood ..................................... 447
Moon roof .............................. 447
Open door ............................. 447
Parking brake ........................ 447
Smart key system .. ............... 450
Steering lock ......................... 446
Trunk ..................................... 447
Washer fluid .......................... 447
Washer
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 179
Switch ................................... 164
Washing and waxing ............... 348
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 175
Load limits ............................. 178
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window glasses  ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 209
Washer.................................. 164
Windshield wipers ................... 164
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 401
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 232V
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