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6-1. Specifications
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, 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 side-
walls 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 mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 2 7If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 5 3 7If the hybrid system will not start
P. 9 8Immobilizer system
P. 5 4 3If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or come on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 4 8If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 3 9If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 5 4 3If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 8Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 0 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 5 2If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 9 8If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
