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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular
production 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
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
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Vehicle 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
with that 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 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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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 CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock SRS Supplemental Restraint System
514
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 206
ABS ........................................... 175
Access doors .............................34
Accessory meter ...................... 141
Active traction control system .................................... 167
Air conditioning filter............... 394
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 394
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 206
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....82
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................86
Airbag warning light............... 431
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................82
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................86
Front passenger occupant classification system .............92
General airbag precautions .....86
Locations of airbags ................79
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................90
Proper driving posture .......77, 86
Side airbag operating conditions..............................82
Side airbag precautions ..........86
SRS airbags ............................79
Antenna..................................... 222 Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light.................. 431
Anti-lock brake system .......... 175
Armrest ..................................... 336
Audio input ............................... 258
Audio remote controls ............ 259
Audio system
Antenna................................. 222
Audio input ............................ 258
AUX port ............................... 258
CD player .............................. 225
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 233
Optimal use ........................... 255
Portable music player ........... 258
Radio..................................... 218
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 259
Type ...................................... 214
AUTO LSD system ................... 169
Automatic light off system...... 144
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 169
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 127
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 454
AUX port ................................... 258
Auxiliary box .................... 318, 324
Back door ................................... 36
Back door lock ........................... 36
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 410
Wattage................................. 478
Back window .............................. 41A
B
517
Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 472
Checking .............................. 372
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 190
Temperature gauge .............. 135
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 135
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 471
Checking .............................. 368
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 190
Warning light ................ 431, 433
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 370
Engine switch .......................... 124
Event data recorder ................ 428
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 373
Washer ................................. 379
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever ................................... 161
Front--wheel drive control
lever ................................... 164
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 92
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45 Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............410
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................478
Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............410
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................478
Fuel Capacity ................................470
Fuel gauge ............................135
Fuel pump shut off system ....427
Gas station information .........528
Information ............................479
Refueling .................................71
Type ......................................470
Warning light .........................433
Fuel door.....................................71
Fuel filler door ............................71
Fuel pump shut off system .....427
Fuses Fuses ....................................399
Locations .......................403, 407
Gas station information...........528
Gauges ......................................135
Glass hatch.................................41
Glove box..................................319
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ................278
Hazard lights
Switch....................................420
Head restraints Adjusting ................................53
F
G
H
520 Alphabetical index
Rear view monitor system ...... 157
Rear window ...............................41
Rear window defogger ............ 213
Replacing Key battery ............................ 397
Fuses .................................... 399
Light bulbs ............................. 410
Tires ...............................381,440
Wheels .................................. 391
Rear differential lock system .................................... 171
Rear step bumper ......................38
Rear window wiper .................. 147
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 498
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................90
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................56
ALR .........................................58
Automatic Locking Retractor ...58
Child restraint system installation ........................... 101
Cleaning and maintaining...... 354
ELR .........................................58
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................58
How to wear your seat belt......56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................58
Reminder buzzer ................... 433
Reminder light ....................... 433
Seat belt extenders .................59
Seat belt pretensioners ...........57
Seating capacity....................... 189 Seats
Adjustment .............................. 45
Adjustment precautions .......... 46
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 101
Cleaning ........................ 350, 353
Folding down the rear seat ..... 47
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 51
Front seat adjustment ............. 45
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 46
Head restraint ......................... 53
Properly sitting in the seat....... 77
Service reminder indicators .............................. 139
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 127
Four-wheel drive ................... 161
Front-wheel drive .................. 164
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 454
Manual transmission ............. 129
Shift lock system ..................... 454
Side airbags ............................... 79
Side doors .................................. 31
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 413, 414
Switch ................................... 143
Wattage................................. 478
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 66
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 477
Replacing .............................. 440
Storage location .................... 440
Spark plug ................................ 473
Specifications .......................... 468
Speedometer ............................ 135
S
521
Alphabetical index
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags............. 79
Front airbags .......................... 79
Precautions ............................ 86
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 90
Side airbags ........................... 79
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 62
Audio switches ..................... 259
Telephone switches.............. 283
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 414
Wattage ................................ 478
Storage feature ........................ 318
Storage precautions ............... 185
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 462
Sun visors
Front ..................................... 325
Side ...................................... 325
Switch
Active traction control switch ................................. 167
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 174
Cruise control switch ............ 148
Emergency flasher switch .... 420
Engine switch ....................... 124
Hazard light switch ............... 420
Headlights switch ................. 143
Ignition switch ....................... 124
Intuitive parking assist
switch ................................. 152
Light switch........................... 143
Power door lock switch........... 31
Power window switch ............. 69
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 171 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ..................90
Turn signal lights ...................131
VSC OFF switch....169, 176, 177
Window lock switch .................69
Wiper and washer .........145, 147
Tachometer...............................135
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .............410
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................478
Talk switch................................283
Telephone switch .....................283
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....74
Theft prevention labels ............76
Theft prevention labels..............76
Tire inflation pressure .............477
Tire information Glossary ................................487
Size .......................................484
Tire identification number ......483
Uniform tire quality grading ...485
Tires
Chains ...................................191
Checking ...............................381
If you have a flat tire ..............440
Identification number .............483
Inflation pressure...................477
Inflation pressure sensor .......382
Information ............................482
Replacing ......................381, 440
Rotating tires .........................381
Size .......................................477
Snow tires .............................191
Spare tire...............................440
Tire pressure warning system ........................381, 436
Warning light .........................433
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