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440 6-1. Specifications
Tire size■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■ Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
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444 6-1. 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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6
Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
(U.S.A. only) After changing engine oil P. 319
Tire pressure warning
system (if equipped) When changing the tire size. P. 331
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
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470 Alphabetical index
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
T
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471
Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 171
Checking .............................. 330
If you have a flat tire ............. 393
Inflation pressure .................. 338
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 331
Information ........................... 437
Replacing ............................. 393
Rotating tires ........................ 330
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 171
Spare tire .............................. 393
Tools......................................... 393
Total load capacity .................. 170
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 183, 184
Emergency towing ................ 374
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ........................................ 163
Traction control ....................... 163
Trip information....................... 151
Trip meter................................. 143
Trunk Opener ................................... 46
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 433
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 433
Valet key..................................... 20
Vanity mirrors .......................... 277
Vehicle identification number................................... 422
Vehicle stability control .......... 163
VSC ........................................... 163 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................382
Downshifting..........................138
Seat belt reminder .................384
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........383
Brake assist system ..............383
Brake system ........................382
Charging system .... ...............382
Engine oil maintenance ......... 384
Engine oil pressure ...............382
Electric power steering system ................................383
Low fuel level ........................384
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................384
Malfunction indicator lamp ....383
Open door .............................384
Pretensioners ........................383
Seat belt reminder light .........384
Smart key system... ...............391
SRS airbags ..........................383
Tire pressure warning light ....384
Washer fluid ..........................384
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