
682 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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
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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
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling 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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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For owners
Gross axle and vehicle weight ratingsSecure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the bal-
ance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a
scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to
determine axle loads. Individual ax le loads should not exceed either
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the Gross Vehicl e Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cert ification label which is located on
the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. ( P. 653) If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross axle weight rating Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
Gross vehicle weight rating Not exceed GVWR

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 288, 297
ABS ........................................... 243
Accessory meter ...................... 210
Active traction control system .................................... 243
Air conditioning filter............... 555
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 555
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 288
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 297
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 123
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 128
Airbag warning light............... 596
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 124
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 130
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 136
General airbag
precautions ......................... 127
Locations of airbags .............. 120
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 131
Passenger airbag off switch .......................... 132, 151
Proper driving posture ........................ 118, 127
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 124
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
SRS airbags .......................... 120
Alarm ......................................... 116
Antenna..................................... 319
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 596 Anti-lock brake system .......... 243
Armrest ..................................... 495
Ashtray ..................................... 479
Audio input ............................... 356
Audio remote controls ............ 358
Audio system A/V input adapter .................. 403
Antenna................................. 319
Audio input ............................ 356
Audio visual input .................. 403
AUX adapter ......................... 356
CD player/changer ................ 322
DVD player............................ 386
iPod
®..................................... 339
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 331
Optimal use ........................... 352
Portable music player ........... 356
Radio..................................... 314
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 377
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 358
Type ...................................... 310
USB memory......................... 345
Audio visual input.................... 403
AUTO LSD system ................... 240
Automatic light control system .................................... 215
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 627
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 189
AUX adapter ............................. 356
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 469
A/V input adapter ..................... 403
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 577
Wattage................................. 668
Back window Back window ......................... 100
Power back window .............. 101
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B

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Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 260
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 194
Engine immobilizer system .... 114
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 656
Checking .............................. 530
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 260
Warning light ........................ 596
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 532
Engine switch .......................... 183
Event data recorder ................ 593
FFV ................................... 109, 669
Flex-fuel ........................... 109, 669
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 109, 669
Floor mat .................................. 497
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Washer ................................. 540
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 576
Switch ................................... 217
Wattage ................................ 668
Four-wheel drive system ........ 236
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 576
Switch ................................... 217
Wattage ................................ 668
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 597
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer.............. 597, 599
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 60
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 575
Switch ................................... 213 Wattage .................................668
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............574
Switch....................................191
Wattage .................................668
Fuel Capacity ................................656
Fuel gauge ............................194
Fuel pump shut off system ....592
Gas station information .........724
Information ............................669
Refueling ...............................109
Type ......................................656
Warning light .........................598
Warning message .................606
Fuel door...................................109
Fuel filler door ..........................109
Fuel pump shut off system .....592
Fuses.........................................560
Garage door opener.................501
Gas station information...........724
Gauges ......................................194
Glove box..................................449
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................413
Hazard lights switch ................584
Head restraints Adjusting ................................73
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .....572, 573
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................668
High mounted stoplight Replacing ..............................578
Wattage .................................668
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................491
Seat heaters and
ventilators ...........................493
Side mirror.....................305, 307
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Rear view mirrorAnti-glare ...........................88, 94
Compass ............................... 506
Rear view monitor system .................................... 230
Rear window ..................... 100, 101
Replacing Fuses .................................... 560
Light bulbs ............................. 571
Tires ...................................... 608
Wireless remote control
battery ................................. 558
Wheels .................................. 553
Rear step bumper ......................58
Reporting safety defects
for U.S.A. owners................... 690
Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off switch....... 134
Seatback table .......................... 496
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............77
ALR .........................................81
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................81
Child restraint system installation ........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 515
ELR .........................................81
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................81
How to wear your seat belt......77
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............81
Reminder buzzer ........... 597, 599
Reminder light ....................... 597
Seat belt extenders .................82
Seat belt pretensioners ...........80
Seat heaters.............................. 491 Seat heaters and
ventilators .............................. 493
Seating capacity ...................... 258
Seats Adjustment ........................ 60, 65
Adjustment precautions .... 64, 68
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 149
Cleaning ................................ 514
Folding down the rear seat ....................................... 67
Folding down the rear seat precaution ............................. 68
Folding passenger’s seat
(vehicles with seatback
table)..................................... 63
Front seat adjustment ............. 60
Front seat adjustment
precautions ........................... 64
Driver’s seat position
memory................................. 70
Head restraint ......................... 73
Properly sitting in the seat..... 118
Raising the bottom cushion ................................. 66
Seat heaters.......................... 491
Seat heaters and
ventilators ........................... 493
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 202
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 186
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted ............................ 627
Shift lock system ..................... 627
Shopping bag hooks ............... 499
Side airbags ............................. 120
Side doors .................................. 47
Side marker lights
Replacing ...................... 575, 577
Switch ................................... 213
Wattage................................. 668
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Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Mirror position memory........... 70
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 666
Replacing ............................. 616
Storage location ................... 608
Spark plug................................ 662
Specifications .......................... 640
Speedometer ........................... 194
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags........... 120
Front airbags ........................ 120
Knee airbags ........................ 120
Passenger airbag off switch ................................. 132
Precautions .......................... 127
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch ................. 134
Side airbags ......................... 120
Steering Column lock release ............... 85
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 85
Audio switches ..................... 358
Steering wheel memory.......... 70
Telephone switches.............. 418
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 577
Wattage ................................ 668
Storage feature ........................ 447
Storage precautions ............... 257
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 637
Sun visors ................................ 474
Switch Cruise control switch ............ 221
Emergency flasher switch .... 584
Engine switch ....................... 183
Fog light switch..................... 217
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 236 Ignition switch........................183
Light switches........................213
Hazard light switch ................584
Headlights switch ..................213
Passenger airbag off
switch ..................................132
Power back window switch ...101
Power door lock switch ...........48
Power window switch ..............96
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 134
Tire pressure warning reset switch .........................543
TOW/HAUL switch ................189
Turn signal lights ...................191
VSC OFF switch ..........240, 245, 246, 247
Window lock switch .................98
Wiper and washer switch ......218
Tachometer...............................194
Tailgate Removing the tailgate .............53
Tailgate ...................................52
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............577
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................668
Talk switch................................418
Telephone switch .....................418
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................116
Engine immobilizer system ... 114
Tire inflation pressure .............549
Tire information
Glossary ................................678
Size .......................................675
Tire identification number ......674
Uniform tire quality grading ................................676
Tires Chains ...................................261
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