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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular
production 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
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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
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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
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 218
ABS ........................................... 178
Access doors .............................36
Accessory meter ...................... 144
Active traction control system .................................... 170
Air conditioning filter............... 410
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 410
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 218
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................88
Airbag warning light............... 445
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................88
Front passenger occupant classification system .............94
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Side airbag operating conditions..............................84
Side airbag precautions ..........88
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................... 234, 274, 364
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 445
Anti-lock brake system .......... 178
Armrest ..................................... 351
Audio input ............................... 270
Audio remote controls............. 271 Audio system
Antenna................. 234, 274, 364
Audio input ............................ 270
AUX port ............................... 270
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 245
Optimal use ........................... 267
Portable music player ........... 270
Radio..................................... 230
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 271
Type ...................................... 226
AUTO LSD system ................... 172
Automatic light off system...... 147
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 172
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 130
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 468
AUX port ................................... 270
Auxiliary box .................... 333, 339
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage................................. 492
Back window .............................. 43
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 445
Checking ............................... 390
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 470
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Bluetooth audio
®..................... 277
Bluetooth phone®.................... 293
Bottle holders................... 333, 338
Brake assist.............................. 178
A
B
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DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 178
Procedures ............................ 116
Winter driving tips.................. 193
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 470
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If you think something is wrong .................................. 442
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 479
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 474
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 436
Engine Compartment ........................ 381
Engine switch ........................ 127
Exhaust gas .......................... 123
Hood...................................... 380
How to start the engine ......... 127
Identification number ............. 483
If the engine will not start ...... 467
Ignition switch........................ 127
Immobilizer system .................76
Overheating........................... 474
Warning light ......................... 445 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Temperature gauge .............. 138
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Warning light ................. 445, 447
Engine switch........................... 127
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid Brake..................................... 387
Washer.................................. 393
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 164
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 167
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 94
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 447
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 447
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
E
F
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Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Outside temperature display ................................... 343
Overheating, Engine ............... 474
Parking assist .......................... 155
Parking brake .......................... 135
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 332
Wattage ................................ 492
Power outlet..................... 344, 345
Power steering
Fluid...................................... 389
Power windows ......................... 71
Radiator............................ 381, 387
Radio ........................................ 230
Rear seat Folding down .......................... 49
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 50
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 134
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 134
Wattage ................................ 492 Rear view monitor system ......160
Rear window ...............................43
Rear window defogger ............225
Replacing
Key battery ............................413
Fuses ....................................415
Light bulbs .............................426
Tires ...............................395,454
Wheels ..................................407
Rear differential lock system ....................................174
Rear step bumper ......................40
Rear window wiper ..................150
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................512
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................92
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................58
ALR .........................................60
Automatic Locking Retractor ...60
Child restraint system installation ...........................103
Cleaning and maintaining......368
ELR .........................................60
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................60
How to wear your seat belt......58
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................60
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................60
Reminder buzzer ...................447
Reminder light .......................447
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seating capacity.......................192
P
R
S
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SeatsAdjustment ..............................47
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 103
Cleaning ........................ 364, 367
Folding down the rear seat......49
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................53
Front seat adjustment .............47
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......79
Service reminder indicators .............................. 142
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 130
Four-wheel drive ................... 164
Front-wheel drive .................. 167
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
Manual transmission ............. 132
Shift lock system ..................... 468
Side airbags................................81
Side doors ..................................33
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 429, 430
Switch.................................... 146
Wattage ................................. 492
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 491
Replacing .............................. 454
Storage location .................... 454
Spark plug ................................ 487
Specifications........................... 482
Speedometer ............................ 138 SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 81
Front airbags ........................... 81
Precautions ............................. 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch .................. 92
Side airbags ............................ 81
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 64
Audio switches ...................... 271
Telephone switches .............. 298
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 430
Wattage................................. 492
Storage feature ........................ 333
Storage precautions ................ 188
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 477
Sun visors
Front...................................... 340
Side ....................................... 340
Switch
Active traction control switch.................................. 170
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 177
Cruise control switch ............. 151
Emergency flasher switch ..... 436
Engine switch ........................ 127
Hazard light switch ................ 436
Headlights switch .................. 146
Ignition switch ....................... 127
Intuitive parking assist
switch.................................. 155
Light switch ........................... 146
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 71
Rear differential lock
switch.................................. 174