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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 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 it by two

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Tire related termMeaning
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
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

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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
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
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

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 228
ABS........................................... 207
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 437
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 228
Steering switches ................. 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .. 109
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 113
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 116
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 119
General airbag precautions .. 113
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 118
Side airbag precautions........ 113
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........... 109
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Alarm .......................................... 99
Antenna .................................... 248
Anti-lock brake system ........... 207
Armrest .................................... 365
Ashtrays ................................... 360
Audio input .............................. 285
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 248
Audio input ........................... 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player/changer ............... 251
iPod ...................................... 267
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use .......................... 282
Portable music player ........... 285
Radio .................................... 243
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 286
USB memory ........................ 274 Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................181
Automatic light control system ....................................178
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................503
S mode ..................................163
AUX port ...................................285
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................527
Battery Checking ...............................417
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................508
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................219
Bluetooth
® audio......................289
Bluetooth® phone ....................308
Brake Fluid ......................................414
Parking brake ........................167
Brake assist ..............................207
Break-in tips .............................144
Care Exterior ..................................386
Interior ...................................389
Seat belts ..............................390
Cargo capacity .........................212
CD player/changer ...................251
Chains .......................................221
Child-protectors .........................49
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Seat heaters.............................. 363
Seating capacity....................... 217
SeatsAdjustment ........................59, 61
Adjustment precaution ......60, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 130
Cleaning ................................ 389
Climate control ...................... 363
Climate control seat .............. 363
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................63
Head restraint..........................67
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 104
Seat heaters .......................... 363
Service reminder indicators .............................. 173
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 503
Shift lock system ..................... 503
Shopping bag hooks ............... 370
Side airbags.............................. 106
Side marker lights Switch.................................... 178
Side mirror Adjustment ..............................82
Mirror position memory ...........63
Smart key system Antenna location .....................32
Entry function ..........................30
Starting the engine ................154
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 526
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 524
Specifications........................... 520
Speedometer ............................ 169 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 78
Audio switches ...................... 286
Climate switches ................... 236
Steering wheel memory .......... 63
Storage compartment.............. 354
Storage feature ........................ 349
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 515
Sun visors ................................ 357
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 472
Engine switch ................ 154, 158
Fog light switch ..................... 182
Hazard light switch ................ 472
Ignition switch ............... 154, 158
Light switches ....................... 178
Power door lock switch ........... 48
Power window switch .............. 85
Window lock switch ................. 85
Wipers and washer switch .... 189
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 465
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 527
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 99
Engine immobilizer system ..... 96
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............. 526
Tire information Glossary ................................ 538
Size ....................................... 534
Tire identification number...... 533
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 535
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Tires
Chains .................................. 221
Checking .............................. 421
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
Inflation pressure .................. 526
Information ........................... 532
Replacing ............................. 491
Rotating tires ........................ 421
Size ...................................... 526
Snow tires............................. 222
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 422, 482
Tools......................................... 491
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 225
Trailer towing ........................ 224
TRAC ........................................ 207
Trip information....................... 175
Trunk Extending a space ................ 371
Opener ................................... 54
Wattage ................................ 527
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 527
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 358
Wattage ................................ 527
Vanity mirrors .......................... 358
Vehicle identification number................................... 521
Vehicle data recording.............. 20
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
VSC ........................................... 207 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................479
Downshifting..........................164
Open door ............................481
Seat belt reminder .................482
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........481
Automatic heading light leveling system .... ...............481
Brake system ........................479
Charging system .... ...............480
Low fuel level ........................482
Malfunction indicator lamp ....480
Open door .............................481
Seat belt reminder light .........482
SRS airbags ..........................481
Tire pressure warning light .....................................482
Vehicle stability control..........481
Washer
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................219
Switch....................................189
Washing and waxing ...............386
Weight Cargo capacity ......................212
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................520
Wheels ......................................434
Window glasses ........................85
Window lock switch ...................85
Windows Power windows .......................85
Rear window defogger ..........237
Washer ..................................189
Windshield wipers ...................189
Winter driving tips ...................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................42
Replacing the battery ............440
WMA disc ..................................259
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