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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 caus e 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
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 occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated 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 indica-
tors(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
407
Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 254
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 329
Jack handle.............................. 329
Keys Electronic key ......................... 26
Engine switch ....................... 130
If you lose your keys............. 344
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Key battery ........................... 284
Key number plate ................... 26
Keys ....................................... 26
Mechanical key....................... 26
Wireless remote control.......... 28
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 366
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 297
Wattage ................................ 366
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 308
Fog lights switch ................... 152
Hazard lights switch ............. 308
Headlights switch ................. 150
Instrument panel lights
switch ................................. 150
Interior light switch................ 219
License plate lights switch .... 150
Parking lights switch ............. 150
Personal lights switch ........... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Side marker lights switch...... 150
Tail lights switch ................... 150
Turn signal lights switch ....... 136
Load capacity .......................... 168
Lock steering column ............. 131 Luggage compartment features
Auxiliary boxes ......................234
Luggage cover ......................235
Luggage compartment light Wattage .................................366
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................250
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.............................249
General maintenance ............246
Maintenance data..................358
Maintenance requirements....244
Vehicle exterior .....................238
Vehicle interior ......................241
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Oil ..........................................364
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................144
Meters ...................................140
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............66
Side mirror heaters................193
Side mirrors .............................68
Vanity mirrors ........................228
MP3 disc ...................................208
Noise from under vehicle ..........20J
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M
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Tachometer............................... 140
Tail lightsIndicator ................................ 150
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels ............83
Theft prevention labels..............83
Tire inflation pressure ............. 275
Tire information Glossary ................................ 377
Size ....................................... 374
Tire identification number ...... 373
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 375
Tires Chains ................................... 169
Checking ............................... 269
If you have a flat tire .............. 329
Identification number ............. 370
Inflation pressure........... 275, 365
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 270
Information ............................ 370
Replacing ...................... 269, 329
Rotating tires ......................... 269
Size ....................................... 365
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire............................... 329
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 269, 322
Warning light ......................... 322
Tools ......................................... 329
Total load capacity................... 168
Towing Dinghy towing................ 181, 182
Emergency towing................. 309
Trailer towing................. 172, 173 Trip meter ................................. 143
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage................................. 366
Vanity mirrors .......................... 228
Vehicle identification number ................................... 359
Vehicle stability control .......... 160
VSC ........................................... 160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 319
Seat belt reminder................. 322
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 320
Airbag system ....................... 320
Anti-lock brake system .......... 320
Brake system ........................ 320
Charging system .... ............... 320
Driver’s seat belt ................... 322
Electric power steering
system ................................ 320
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 320
Engine oil replacement ......... 322
EPS system .......................... 320
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 320
Front passenger’s seat belt... 322
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 320
Low brake fluid ...................... 319
Low engine oil pressure ........ 320
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 322
Low washer fluid ................... 322
Malfunction............................ 320
Open door ............................. 322
Seat belt ................................ 322T
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Seat belt pretensioner
system................................ 320
SRS ...................................... 320
SRS airbag system............... 320
Tire pressure ........................ 322
Tire pressure warning system................................ 322
VSC OFF .............................. 320
Washer Checking .............................. 267
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 169
Switch ................................... 153
Warning light ........................ 322
Washing and waxing............... 238
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 165
Load limits ............................ 168
Weight .................................. 358
Wheels...................................... 279
Window
glasses ............ 71, 193, 238, 241
Window lock switch .................. 72
Windows
Cleaning and protecting ................... 238, 241
Power windows ...................... 71
Rear window defogger ......... 193
Washer ................................. 153
Windshield wipers ................... 153
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 284
Wireless remote control.......... 28
WMA disc ................................. 208