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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides 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 corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM
E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
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*: 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
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 188, 194
ABS........................................... 163
Air conditioning filter .............. 344
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 344
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 188
Manual air conditioning system................................ 194
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 86
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 90
Airbag warning light .............. 383
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 86
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 90
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 95
General airbag precautions .... 90
Locations of airbags ............... 83
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 94
Proper driving posture ...... 81, 90
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 86
Side airbag precautions.......... 90
SRS airbags ........................... 83
Antenna .................................... 208
Anti-lock brake system ........... 163
Armrest .................................... 285
Ashtray ..................................... 279
Audio input .............................. 228 Audio system
Antenna .................................208
Audio input ............................228
AUX adapter..........................228
CD player/changer ................211
MP3/WMA disc......................218
Optimal use ...........................225
Portable music player............228
Radio .....................................205
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................229
Type ......................................202
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................188
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................406
S mode ..................................137
AUX adapter .............................228
Auxiliary boxes ........................273A
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Side mirrorAdjusting and folding ...............67
Smart key system Entry function ..........................23
Starting the engine ................126
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 338
Storage location .................... 393
Spark plug ................................ 428
Specifications........................... 422
Speech command switch ........ 236
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering Column lock release...... 128, 132
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................64
Audio switches ...................... 229
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Wattage ................................. 433
Storage box .............................. 287
Storage feature......................... 268
Storage precautions ................167
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
Sun visors................................. 276
Sunshade Roof.........................................72 Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 372
Engine switch ................ 126, 130
Fog light switch ..................... 157
Hazard light switch ................ 372
Ignition switch ............... 126, 130
Light switches ....................... 155
Power door lock switch ........... 40
Power window switch .............. 69
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wiper and washer switch ...... 158
Tachometer .............................. 143
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Talk switch ............................... 236
Telephone switch..................... 236
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 80
Tire inflation pressure ............. 338
Tire information Glossary ................................ 443
Size ....................................... 440
Tire identification number...... 439
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 441
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WasherChecking ............................... 328
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 171
Switch.................................... 158
Washing and waxing ............... 294
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 167
Load limits ............................. 170
Weight ................................... 422
Wheels ...................................... 342
Window glasses ........................69
Window lock switch ...................69
Windows
Power windows .......................69
Rear window defogger .......... 201
Washer .................................. 158
Windshield wipers ................... 158
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 346
Wireless remote control ..........35
WMA disc .................................. 218