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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
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*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distri bution 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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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 351
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 432
Jack handle.............................. 432
Keyless entry ............................. 36
Keys Electronic key ......................... 22
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
If you lose your keys............. 447
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 448
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Key number ............................ 22
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 22
Mechanical key....................... 22
Wireless remote control key ... 36
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage ................................ 475
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 399
Wattage ................................ 475
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 164
Headlights switch ................. 160
Interior light switch................ 309
Personal light switch............. 309
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 310
Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Turn signal lever ................... 146
Wattage ................................ 475
Load capacity .......................... 180
Lock steering column ..... 133, 137 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................345
General maintenance ............341
Maintenance data..................464
Maintenance requirements....339
Manual air conditioning system ....................................212
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............145
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................151
Meters ...................................149
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............67
Side mirror heater .................219
Side mirrors .............................69
Vanity mirrors ........................321
Moon roof ...................................73
MP3 disc ...................................243
Multi-information display ....................................156J
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Tools......................................... 432
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 201, 202
Emergency towing ................ 414
Trailer towing ................ 185, 200
TRAC ........................................ 173
Traction control ....................... 173
Trip information....................... 156
Trip meter................................. 149
Trunk Opener ................................... 47
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 475
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 475
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 321
Vehicle identification number................................... 464
Vehicle stability control .......... 173
VSC ........................................... 173 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................420
Downshifting..........................143
Seat belt reminder .................422
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........421
Brake assist system ..............421
Brake system ........................420
Charging system .... ...............420
Electric power steering system ................................421
Engine oil maintenance ......... 422
Engine oil pressure ...............420
Low fuel level ........................422
Low tire pressure warning light .....................................422
Malfunction indicator lamp ....421
Open door .............................422
Pretensioners ........................421
Seat belt reminder light .........422
Smart key system... ...............430
SRS airbags ..........................421
Tire pressure warning light ....422
Washer fluid ..........................422
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WasherChecking ............................... 366
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 181
Switch.................................... 166
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 177
Load limits ............................. 180
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 380
Window glasses ........................71
Window lock switch ...................71
Windows
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 219
Washer .................................. 166
Windshield wipers ................... 166
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 385
Wireless remote control ..........36
WMA disc .................................. 243