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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 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
389
Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 278
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage ................................ 348
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 278
Wattage ................................ 348
Lights
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 290
Fog lights switch ................... 134
Hazard lights switch ............. 290
Headlights switch ................. 132
Instrument panel lights
switch ................................. 132
Interior light switch................ 203
License plate lights switch .... 132
Parking lights switch ............. 132
Personal lights switch ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 278
Side marker lights switch...... 132
Tail lights switch ................... 132
Turn signal lights switch ....... 119
Load capacity .......................... 149
Lock steering column ............. 114
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 231
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 230
General maintenance ........... 227
Maintenance data ................. 338
Maintenance requirements ... 225
Vehicle exterior..................... 220
Vehicle interior...................... 222
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 118
Oil ......................................... 345 Meter
Instrument panel light
control .................................127
Meters ...................................123
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............52
Side mirror heaters................174
Side mirrors .............................54
Vanity mirrors ........................211
MP3 disc ...................................191
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer ..................................126
Oil Engine oil ..............................239
Manual transmission .............345
Warning light ..................302,304
Opener Fuel door .................................59
Fuel filler door .........................59
Hood......................................235
Trunk .......................................33
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting .................................54
Defogger ...............................174
Folding ....................................55
Overheating, Engine ................329
Parking brake ...........................120
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................348
Personal lights
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................348
Portable ashtray .......................213
Power outlet .............................215
Power windows ..........................57L
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391
Alphabetical index
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 51
Column lock release ............. 114
Electric power steering ......... 141
EPS ...................................... 141
Specification ......................... 346
Warning light ........................ 302
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 278
Wattage ................................ 348
Storage features
Auxiliary box ................. 204, 208
Bottle holders ............... 204, 208
Console box ................. 204, 205
Cup holders .................. 204, 206
Glove box ..................... 204, 205
Storage precautions ............... 148
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 332
Sun visors ................................ 210
Switch Cruise control ....................... 138
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 290
Engine switch ....................... 112
Fog lights switch ................... 134
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Hazard lights switch ............. 290
Headlights switch ................. 132
Light switch........................... 132
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 57
Turn signal lights .................. 119
VSC OFF switch ................... 142
Window lock switch ................ 58
Wiper and washer ................ 135 Tachometer...............................123
Tail lights
Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................348
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................65
Engine immobilizer system .....63
Theft prevention labels ............68
Theft prevention labels..............68
Tire inflation pressure .............256
Tire information Glossary ................................359
Size .......................................356
Tire identification number ......355
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................357
Tires Chains ...................................150
Checking ...............................250
If you have a flat tire ..............311
Identification number .............352
Inflation pressure...........256, 347
Inflation pressure sensor .......251
Information ............................352
Replacing ......................250, 311
Rotating tires .........................250
Size .......................................347
Snow tires .............................150
Spare tire...............................311
Tire pressure warning
system ........................250, 304
Warning light .........................304
Tools .........................................311
Total load capacity...................149
Towing Dinghy towing................162, 163
Emergency towing.................291
Trailer towing.................153, 154
Trip meter .................................126
Trunk ...........................................33T
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Trunk lightWattage ................................. 348
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Vanity mirrors........................... 211
Vehicle identification number ................................... 339
Vehicle stability control........... 141
VSC............................................ 141
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 301
Seat belt reminder ................. 304
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 302
Airbag system ....................... 302
Anti-lock brake system .......... 302
Brake system ........................ 301
Charging system .... ............... 302
Driver’s seat belt ................... 304
Electric power steering system ................................ 302
Electronic engine control system ................................ 302
Engine oil replacement.......... 304
EPS system........................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 302
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 304
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 302
Low brake fluid ...................... 301
Low engine oil pressure ........ 302
Low fuel level ........................ 304
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 304
Low washer fluid ................... 304
Malfunction ............................ 302 Open door ............................. 304
Seat belt ................................ 304
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 302
SRS....................................... 302
SRS airbag system ............... 302
Tire pressure ......................... 304
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 304
VSC/TRAC ............................ 141
Washer
Checking ............................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 150
Switch ................................... 135
Warning light ......................... 304
Washing and waxing ............... 220
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 146
Load limits ............................. 149
Weight ................................... 338
Wheels ...................................... 260
Window glasses ............. 57, 174, 220, 222
Window lock switch................... 58
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 220, 222
Power windows ....................... 57
Rear window defogger .......... 174
Washer.................................. 135
Windshield wipers ................... 135
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 265
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 191
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