490 6-1. 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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*: 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
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Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage ................................ 479
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 400
Wattage ................................ 479
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 159
Headlights switch ................. 157
Interior light switch................ 311
Personal light switch............. 311
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 312
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Turn signal lever ................... 144
Wattage ................................ 479
Load capacity .......................... 173
Lock steering column ..... 131, 135
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 347
General maintenance ........... 343
Maintenance data ................. 468
Maintenance requirements ... 341
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 198
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 143
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 149
Meters .................................. 147
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirror heater................. 205
Side mirrors ............................ 67
Vanity mirrors ....................... 322 Moon roof ...................................71
MP3 disc ...................................225
Multi-information
display ....................................154
Noise from under vehicle ..........15
Odometer ..................................147
Oil Engine oil ..............................358
Opener Fuel filler door .........................75
Hood......................................351
Trunk .......................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............67
Outside temperature display ....................................154
Overheating, Engine ................460
Parking brake ...........................145
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Personal lights
Switch....................................311
Wattage .................................479
Personal/interior lights
Switch....................................312
Wattage .................................479
Power outlet .............................326
Power windows ..........................69L
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Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 67
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 23
Starting the engine ............... 129
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 378
Storage location ................... 436
Spark plug................................ 475
Specifications .......................... 468
Speech command switch ....... 280
Speedometer ........................... 147
Steering Column lock release ..... 131, 135
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 64
Audio switches ..................... 255
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 479
Storage feature ........................ 313
Storage precautions ............... 170
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
Sun visors ................................ 321
Sunshade
Roof ........................................ 72
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 414
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Fog light switch..................... 159
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Light switches ....................... 157
Power door lock switch........... 39
Power window switch ............. 69
Window lock switch ................ 69
Wiper and washer switch ..... 160 Tachometer...............................147
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Talk switch................................280
Telephone switch .....................280
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure .............378
Tire information Glossary ................................489
Size .......................................486
Tire identification number ......485
Uniform tire quality grading ................................487
Tires Chains ...................................174
Checking ...............................370
If you have a flat tire ..............436
Inflation pressure...................378
Inflation pressure sensor .......371
Information ............................483
Replacing ..............................436
Rotating tires .........................370
Size .......................................478
Snow tires .............................174
Spare tire...............................436
Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................173
Towing Dinghy towing................187, 188
Emergency towing.................416
Trailer towing.................178, 186
TRAC .........................................166
Traction control........................166
Trip information .......................154
Trip meter .................................147
Trunk Opener ....................................45T
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Trunk lightWattage ................................. 479
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 144
Wattage ................................. 479
Valet key .....................................20
Vanity mirrors........................... 322
Vehicle identification number ................................... 468
Vehicle stability control........... 166
VSC............................................ 166
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 424
Downshifting.......................... 141
Seat belt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 425
Brake assist system .............. 425
Brake system ........................ 424
Charging system .... ............... 424
Electric power steering
system ................................ 425
Engine oil maintenance ......... 426
Engine oil pressure ............... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 425
Open door ............................. 426
Pretensioners ........................ 425
Seat belt reminder light ......... 426
Smart key system... ............... 434
SRS airbags .......................... 425
Tire pressure warning light .... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426 Washer
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 174
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing ............... 336
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 170
Load limits ............................. 173
Weight ................................... 468
Wheels ...................................... 382
Window glasses ........................ 69
Window lock switch................... 69
Windows
Power windows ....................... 69
Rear window defogger .......... 205
Washer.................................. 160
Windshield wipers ................... 160
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 386
Wireless remote control .......... 34
WMA disc.................................. 225
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