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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the tire ex
tending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges
inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
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Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as
primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less
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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
527
SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC/TRC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
534 Alphabetical index
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
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Alphabetical index
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 92
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 396
Turn signal lights .................. 134
VSC OFF switch ... 172, 179, 180
Window lock switch ................ 71
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 150
Tachometer .............................. 138
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Talk switch ............................... 298
Telephone switch .................... 298
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 76
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 491
Tire information Glossary ............................... 501
Size ...................................... 498
Tire identification number ..... 497
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 499
Tires
Chains .................................. 194
Checking .............................. 395
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
Identification number ............ 497
Inflation pressure .................. 491
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 396
Information ........................... 496
Replacing ..................... 395, 454
Rotating tires ........................ 395
Size ...................................... 491
Snow tires............................. 193
Spare tire .............................. 454 Tire pressure warning reset
switch ..................................396
Tire pressure warning system ........................395, 448
Warning light .........................447
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................192
Towing Dinghy towing........................214
Emergency towing.................437
Trailer towing.........................196
Traction control system ..........178
TRAC (TRC) ..............................178
Trip meter .................................138
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............426
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................492
Vanity mirrors...........................341
Vehicle identification number ...................................483
Vehicle stability control...........178
Voltmeter ..................................138
VSC............................................178
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................450
Seat belt reminder .................447
Warning lights ABS .......................................445
Airbag system .......................445
Anti-lock brake system ..........445
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................445
Brake system ........................444
Charging system .... ...............445
Driver’s seat belt ...................447
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Electronic engine control system ................................ 445
Engine oil replacement.......... 447
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 445
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 447
Low brake fluid ...................... 444
Low engine oil pressure ........ 445
Low fuel level ........................ 447
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 447
Low washer fluid ................... 448
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 445
Open door ............................. 447
Seat belt ................................ 447
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 445
SRS ....................................... 445
SRS airbag system ............... 445
Tire pressure ......................... 447
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 447
Unengaged “Park” ................. 445
Washer
Checking ............................... 393
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Switch............................ 148, 150
Washing and waxing ............... 364
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 188
Load limits ............................. 192
Trailer weight rating....... 201, 482
TWR .............................. 201, 482
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 407
Window glasses ..................43, 71
Window lock switch ...................71 Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Rear window defogger .......... 225
Washer.......................... 148, 150
Windshield wipers ........... 148, 150
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 413
Wireless remote control .......... 30
Winter driving tips ................... 193
WMA disc.................................. 245
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 446
or
P. 444 P. 446
P. 445 P. 446
P. 445 P. 448
P. 447
or
P. 4 4 5P. 448
P. 447
or
P. 4 4 6P. 447
P. 4 4 9P. 448
*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The indicator flashes to indi- cate a malfunction.P. 4 4 6
P. 4 4 6
Brake system warning
lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Slip indicator*1
Charging system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Maintenance required
reminder lightLow washer fluid
warning light
SRS warning light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light