
488 6-1. 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

492 6-1. Specifications
*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution 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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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 346
Identification number
Engine .................................. 466
Vehicle.................................. 466
Ignition switch ................. 145, 148
Illuminated entry system ........ 288
Indicator lights ........................ 179
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 499
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 285
Switch ................................... 286
Wattage ................................ 477
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 351
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 435
Jack handle.............................. 435
Keyless entry ............................. 46
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 28
Engine switch ............... 145, 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
If you lose your keys............. 450
Ignition switch ............... 145, 148
Key number ............................ 28
Keyless entry .......................... 46
Keys ....................................... 28
Mechanical key....................... 28
Wireless remote control key ... 46 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................477
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................401
Wattage .................................477
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............285
Emergency flasher switch .....414
Fog light switch .....................192
Hazard light switch ................414
Headlights switch ..................185
Interior light switch ................286
Personal light switch .............287
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Turn signal lever....................166
Vanity lights ...........................299
Wattage .................................477
Load capacity ...........................217
Lock steering column ......146, 152
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................347
General maintenance ............342
Maintenance data..................466
Maintenance requirements....340
Reset the maintenance
data .....................................340
Manual air conditioning system ....................................226
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................175
Meters ...................................169
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............77
Outside rear view mirror
defogger..............................240
Outside rear view mirrors ........79
Vanity mirrors ........................299
Moon roof ...................................84
MP3 disc ...................................257I
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Tachometer............................... 169
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................95
Engine immobilizer system .....92
Tire inflation pressure ............. 375
Tire information Glossary ................................ 487
Size ....................................... 484
Tire identification number ...... 483
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 485
Tires Chains ................................... 218
Checking ............................... 367
If you have a flat tire .............. 435
Inflation pressure................... 375
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 368
Replacing .............................. 435
Rotating tires ......................... 367
Size ....................................... 474
Snow tires ............................. 218
Spare tire............................... 435 Tools ......................................... 435
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 223
Trailer towing ........................ 222
TRAC ......................................... 203
Traction control ....................... 203
Trip information ....................... 169
Trip meter ................................. 169
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 477
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 477
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 299
Wattage................................. 477
Vanity mirrors .......................... 299
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification number ................................... 466
Vehicle stability control .......... 203
VSC ........................................... 203T
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 420
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Open door ............................ 423
Seat belt reminder ................ 423
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 421
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 421
Brake assist system ............. 421
Brake system........................ 420
Charging system .... .............. 421
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 421
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Engine coolant temperature........................ 421
Engine oil pressure............... 421
Low fuel level........................ 423
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 423
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 421
Open door ............................ 423
Pretensioners ....................... 421
Seat belt reminder light ........ 423
Slip indicator ......................... 421
Smart key system ... .............. 427
SRS airbags ......................... 421
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 423
Washer fluid ......................... 423 Washer
Checking ...............................366
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................218
Switch....................................194
Washing and waxing ...............334
Weight Cargo capacity ......................213
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................466
Wheels ......................................379
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..................................194
Windshield wipers ...................194
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............384
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................257W