Page 468 of 501

467 6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
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 speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weightThe 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe 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 vehicle's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tireThe 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 tireThe 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
Page 470 of 501

469 6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym-
metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Page 489 of 501
488
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive
CRS Child Restraint System
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
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
Page 498 of 501

497 Alphabetical index
TRAC ........................................ 146
Traction control ....................... 146
Trip meter................................. 129
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 456
Vanity mirrors .......................... 294
Vehicle identification
number................................... 443
Vehicle stability control .......... 146
VSC ........................................... 146
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 401
Downshifting ......................... 123
Seat belt reminder ................ 404
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD
system warning light .......... 402
Anti-lock brake system ......... 402
Brake assist system ............. 402
Brake system........................ 401
Charging system .................. 402
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 402
Engine oil maintenance ........ 404
Engine oil pressure............... 402
Low fuel level........................ 404Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................404
Malfunction indicator lamp ....402
Open door .............................404
Pretensioners ........................402
Seat belt reminder light .........404
SRS airbags ..........................402
Washer fluid ..........................404
Washer
Checking ...............................349
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................154
Switch....................................138
Washing and waxing ...............316
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................150
Load limits .............................153
Weight ...................................442
Wheels ......................................364
Window glasses ........................57
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows
Power windows .......................57
Rear window defogger ..........179
Washer ..................................138
Windshield wipers ...................138
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............368
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................197
V
W
Page:
< prev 1-8 9-16 17-24