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Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face ou tward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
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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
466 Alphabetical index
If you have a flat tire ............. 393
If you lose your keys ............. 407
If you think something is wrong .................................. 378
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 373
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
Engine Compartment ........................ 314
Engine switch ................ 126, 130
Hood...................................... 309
How to start the
engine ......................... 126, 130
Identification number ............. 422
If the engine will not start ...... 404
Ignition switch................ 126, 130
Overheating........................... 416
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 428
Checking ............................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 143
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 427
Checking ............................... 316
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171 Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 319
Engine switch light .................. 264
EPS............................................ 163
Event data recorder ................. 380
Floor mat .................................. 286
Fluid Brake..................................... 322
Washer.................................. 328
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 433
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 95
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 384
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage................................. 433
F
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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
T
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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
V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 393If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 404If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 410If the battery is discharged
P. 408If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 406If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 416If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 407If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 410If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 0Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 419If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 382If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 309Trunk openerP. 4 6Fuel filler door P. 7 4
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 0 9
Fuel filler door opener P. 7 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 431
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 75, 426
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 431
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill)
1.8 L 4-cyl-
inder (2ZR-
FE) engineqt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-
FE) engine With filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type
P. 427