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Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
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Index
Capacity/Weight ······························································8-2
Care
Exterior care ······························································7-69
Interior care ·······························································7-73
Tire care·····································································7-37
Cargo weight ··································································5-43
Center console storage ·················································4-107
Central door lock switch················································4-12
Certification label ··························································5-41
Certification label ····························································8-7
Chains
Tire chains ·································································5-35
Changing tires (with spare tire) ·····································6-15
Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-38
Child restraint system ····················································3-27
Lower anchor system ················································3-33
Seat belt ·····································································3-29
Tether anchor system·················································3-31
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-14
Climate control air filter ···························4-92, 4-103, 7-30
Clock (Digital) ·····························································4-110
Clothes hanger······························································4-111
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-40
Compact spare tire (with spare tire) ······························6-15
Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-42
Components of the tire mobility kit ······························6-24
Consumer information ·····················································8-9
Coolant ···········································································7-24Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-24
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-75
Cruise control system ····················································5-24
Cup holder ···································································4-108
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-53
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination·······························4-41
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-40
Defogging (Windshield) ··············································4-104
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·····································4-106
Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-81
Defrosting (Windshield) ··············································4-104
Digital clock·································································4-110
Dimensions ······································································8-3
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination··4-41
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-40
Door locks ······································································4-11
Central door lock switch ···········································4-12
Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-14
Drinks holders, see cup holders···································4-108
Driver's 3-point system with emergency
locking retractor··························································3-17
Driver's air bag·······························································3-48
Driving at night······························································5-31
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-32
Driving in the rain ·························································5-32
Driving off-road ·····························································5-32
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