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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 caus e 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’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
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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*: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 indica-
tors(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
373
Alphabetical index
Tail lights switch ................... 130
Turn signal lights switch ....... 117
Load capacity .......................... 147
Lock steering column ............. 112
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 227
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 226
General maintenance ........... 223
Maintenance data ................. 332
Maintenance requirements ... 221
Vehicle exterior..................... 216
Vehicle interior...................... 218
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 116
Oil ......................................... 339
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 125
Meters .................................. 121
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 52
Side mirror heaters ............... 170
Side mirrors ............................ 53
Vanity mirrors ....................... 207
MP3 disc................................... 187
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 124
Oil Engine oil.............................. 235
Manual transmission ............ 339
Warning light ................. 298,300
Opener
Fuel door ................................ 58
Fuel filler door......................... 58
Hood ..................................... 231
Trunk ...................................... 33 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting .................................53
Defogger ...............................170
Folding ....................................54
Overheating, Engine ................325
Parking brake ...........................118
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Personal lights Switch....................................199
Wattage .................................342
Portable ashtray .......................209
Power outlet .............................211
Power windows ..........................56
Radiator ....................................240
Radio .........................................175
Rear seat Folding down ...........................38
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Rear window defogger ............170
Replacing
Key battery ............................261
Fuses ....................................263
Light bulbs .............................274
Tires ...............................246,307
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................364
M
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Alphabetical index
Ignition switch ....................... 110
Hazard lights switch ............. 286
Headlights switch ................. 130
Light switch........................... 130
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 56
Turn signal lights .................. 117
VSC OFF switch ................... 140
Window lock switch ................ 57
Wiper and washer ................ 133
Tachometer .............................. 121
Tail lights Indicator................................ 130
Replacing light bulbs ............ 274
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 342
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 64
Engine immobilizer system..... 62
Theft prevention labels ........... 66
Theft prevention labels ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure ............ 252
Tire information Glossary ............................... 353
Size ...................................... 350
Tire identification number ..... 349
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 351
Tires Chains .................................. 148
Checking .............................. 246
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Identification number ............ 346
Inflation pressure .......... 252, 341
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 247
Information ........................... 346
Replacing ..................... 246, 307
Rotating tires ........................ 246
Size ...................................... 341
Snow tires............................. 148
Spare tire .............................. 307 Tire pressure warning
system ........................246, 300
Warning light .........................300
Tools .........................................307
Total load capacity...................147
Towing Dinghy towing................160, 161
Emergency towing.................287
Trailer towing.................151, 152
Trip meter .................................124
Trunk ...........................................33
Trunk light Wattage .................................342
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Vanity mirrors...........................207
Vehicle identification number ...................................333
Vehicle stability control...........139
VSC............................................139
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................297
Seat belt reminder .................300
Warning lights
ABS .......................................298
Airbag system .......................298
Anti-lock brake system ..........298
Brake system ........................297
Charging system .... ...............298
Driver’s seat belt ...................300
Electric power steering
system ................................298
Electronic engine control
system ................................298
Engine oil replacement..........300
EPS system...........................298
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Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 298
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 300
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 298
Low brake fluid ...................... 297
Low engine oil pressure ........ 298
Low fuel level ........................ 300
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 300
Low washer fluid ................... 300
Malfunction ............................ 298
Open door ............................. 300
Seat belt ................................ 300
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 298
SRS ....................................... 298
SRS airbag system ............... 298
Tire pressure ......................... 300
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 300
VSC/TRAC ............................ 139
Washer Checking ............................... 244
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 148
Switch.................................... 133
Warning light ......................... 300
Washing and waxing ............... 216
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 144
Load limits ............................. 147
Weight ................................... 332
Wheels ...................................... 256
Window glasses .............56, 170, 216, 218
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 216, 218
Power windows .......................56
Rear window defogger .......... 170
Washer .................................. 133
Windshield wipers ................... 133 Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 261
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 187