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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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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides 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 corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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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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

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVG Average
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
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 DiagnosticsRFT Run-Flat Tire
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 226, 232
ABS ........................................... 184
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 386
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 386
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 232
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 226
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 105
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 110
General airbag precautions ......................... 105
Locations of airbags ................98
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 109
Proper driving
posture ..........................96, 105
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Side airbag precautions ........ 105
SRS airbags ............................98 Antenna .................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system ........... 184
Armrest ..................................... 329
Audio input ............................... 269
Audio system
Antenna................................. 249
Audio input ............................ 269
AUX port ............................... 269
CD player/changer ................ 252
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 269
Radio..................................... 246
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 270
Type ...................................... 243
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 232
Automatic light control
system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX port ................................... 269
Auxiliary box ........................... 318A

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Service reminder indicators .............................. 159
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 459
Shift lock system ..................... 459
Side airbags................................98
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 485
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............79
Smart key system Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................143
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 484
Storage location .................... 438
Spark plug ................................ 481
Specifications........................... 474
Speech command switch ........ 278
Speedometer ............................ 156
Steering Column lock release...... 145, 148
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................76
Audio switches ...................... 270 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Wattage................................. 485
Storage feature ........................ 311
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 468
Sun visors ................................ 319
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 414
Engine switch ................ 144, 147
Fog light switch ..................... 168
Hazard light switch ................ 414
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147
Light switches ....................... 165
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switches .......... 81
Window lock switch ................. 81
Wiper and washer
switch.......................... 169, 171

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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 426
Seat belt reminder ................. 429
Warning lights Active Torque Control
4WD system ............... 427, 429
Anti-lock brake system .......... 427
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 429
Brake assist system .............. 427
Brake system ........................ 426
Charging system .... ............... 427
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 427
Electric power steering .......... 427
Engine oil pressure ............... 427
Engine oil replacement reminder light ...................... 429
Low fuel level ........................ 429
Low washer fluid ................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 427
Open door ............................. 429
Pretensioners ........................ 427
Seat belt reminder light ......... 429
Slip indicator light .................. 427
Smart key system... ............... 431
SRS airbags .......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .... 429 Washer
Checking ............................... 372
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 210
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 338
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Load limits ............................. 208
Weight ................................... 474
Wheels ...................................... 384
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 240
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 242
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 388
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 259W