510 6-1. 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 cause 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, 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
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Vehicle 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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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1
Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling 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 fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
544 Alphabetical index
License plate lightsWattage ................................. 500
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 423
Wattage ................................. 500
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 318
Emergency flasher switch ..... 428
Fog light switch ..................... 167
Hazard light switch ................428
Headlights switch .................. 162
Interior light switch ................319
Personal light switch ............. 320
Replacing light bulbs ............. 423
Turn signal lever.................... 146
Vanity lights ........................... 330
Wattage ................................. 500
Load capacity ........................... 182
Lock steering column ...... 135, 138 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 365
General maintenance............ 361
Maintenance data ................. 488
Maintenance requirements ... 359
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 208
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 144
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 153
Meters ................................... 150
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 68
Side mirror heater ................. 214
Side mirrors............................. 70
Vanity mirrors ........................ 330
Moon roof ................................... 75
MP3 disc ................................... 236
Multi-information display .................................... 158
Noise from under vehicle .......... 20LM
N
547
Alphabetical index
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 428
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Fog light switch..................... 167
Hazard light switch ............... 428
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Light switches ....................... 162
Power door lock switch........... 44
Power window switch ............. 72
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer switch ..... 168
Tachometer .............................. 150
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system..... 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 397
Tire information Glossary ............................... 510
Size ...................................... 507
Tire identification number ..... 506
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 508
Tires Chains .................................. 183
Checking .............................. 387
If you have a flat tire ............. 458
Inflation pressure .................. 397
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 389
Replacing ............................. 458
Rotating tires ........................ 387
Size ...................................... 497
Snow tires............................. 183
Spare tire .............................. 458 Tools .........................................458
Total load capacity...................182
Towing
Dinghy towing................195, 196
Trailer towing.........................187
TRAC .........................................174
Traction control........................174
Trip information .......................158
Trip meter .........................150, 158
Trunk Extending a space................. 339
Opener ....................................49
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................50
Wattage .................................500
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............423
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................500
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................330
Wattage .................................500
Vanity mirrors...........................330
Vehicle identification number ...................................488
Vehicle stability control...........174
VSC............................................174
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 436
Downshifting.......................... 142
Open door ............................. 439
Seat belt reminder ................. 439
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 437
Brake assist system .............. 437
Brake system ........................ 436
Charging system .... ............... 437
Engine oil maintenance ......... 439
Engine oil pressure ............... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 439
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 439
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 437
Master warning light .............. 439
Open door ............................. 439
Pretensioners ........................ 437
Seat belt reminder light ......... 439
Smart key system... ............... 442
SRS airbags .......................... 437
Washer fluid .......................... 439
Warning messages Engine coolant temperature ........................ 449
Engine oil maintenance ......... 451
Engine oil pressure ............... 449
Hood...................................... 451
Moon roof .............................. 451
Open door ............................. 451
Parking brake ........................ 451
Smart key system... ............... 454
Steering lock ......................... 450
Trunk ..................................... 451
Washer fluid .......................... 451 Washer
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 183
Switch ................................... 168
Washing and waxing ............... 354
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 179
Load limits ............................. 182
Weight ................................... 488
Wheels ...................................... 401
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 214
Washer.................................. 168
Windshield wipers ................... 168
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 406
Wireless remote control .......... 40
WMA disc.................................. 236W