
644 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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

646 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges
inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that cont
ains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
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 asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A 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 diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The 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 tire
A 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

648 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
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

654
6-2. Customization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 2
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 517
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 530
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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RES Resume
RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

681
Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 172
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................... 160
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ........................... 610
Shift lock system..................... 610
Shopping bag hooks............... 482
Side airbags ............................. 111
Side marker lights
Replacing ............................. 558
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage ................................ 634
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 86
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Storage location ................... 597
Spark plug................................ 629
Specifications .......................... 622
Speedometer ........................... 167
Steering
Column lock release ............. 158
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................... 81, 82
Audio switches ..................... 345
Climate remote control switches ............................. 295
Steering wheel memory.......... 64
Telephone switches.............. 404
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 634
Storage feature ........................ 433
Storage precautions ............... 249 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................618
Sun visors.................................455
Sunshade ..................................475
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....572
Engine switch ........................157
Fog light switch .....................190
Hazard light switch ................572
Ignition switch........................157
Light switches........................186
Power back door switch ....33, 43
Power back window switch .....94
Power door lock switch ...........37
Power window switch ..............92
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................193
Seatback folding/returning switch ..............................57, 62
Window lock switch .................92
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 191, 193

682 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 167
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 558
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 634
Talk switch................................ 404
Telephone switch ..................... 404
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................... 106
Engine immobilizer system ... 104
Tire inflation pressure ............. 536
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 644
Size ....................................... 641
Tire identification number ...... 640
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 642
Tires Chains ................................... 254
Checking ............................... 529
If you have a flat tire .............. 597
Inflation pressure........... 536, 633
Information ............................ 639
Replacing .............................. 597
Rotating tires ......................... 529
Size ....................................... 633
Snow tires ............................. 253
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 529, 586
Tissue pocket ........................... 442
Tools ......................................... 597
Total load capacity................... 251
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 277
Emergency towing................. 573
Trailer towing......................... 257
Trailer weight rating....... 259, 623
Traction control........................ 236
TRAC ......................................... 236
Trip information ....................... 177
Trip meter ................................. 167 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 558
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage................................. 634
Valet key ..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 456
Wattage................................. 634
Vanity mirrors .......................... 456
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 624
Vehicle stability control .......... 236
VSC ........................................... 236
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 583
Open door ............................. 585
Seat belt reminder................. 585
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 584
Airbag system ....................... 584
Anti-lock brake system .......... 584
Brake assist system .............. 584
Brake system ........................ 583
Charging system .... ............... 583
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 584
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 584
Master warning light .............. 587
Open door ............................. 585
Pretensioners ........................ 584
Seat belt reminder light ......... 585
SRS airbags .......................... 584
Tire pressure warning light.... 586
Warning messages .................. 592
Washer
Checking ............................... 527
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 253
Switch ........................... 191, 193
Washing and waxing ............... 498T
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