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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an 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 multipur-
pose 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 side-
walls 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, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Tire related termMeaning
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
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Alphabetical index
Warning messagesAWD system ........................................474
Engine oil level .................................... 476
Engine oil maintenance.................. 476
Engine oil pressure............................473
Hood ....................................................... 476
Intuitive parking assist ..........474, 476
Moon roof ............................................. 476
Open door ........................................... 476
Parking brake ...................................... 476
Smart access system with push-button start............................480
Steering lock .........................................474
Tire pressure warning system ....................474, 476
Trunk ........................................................ 476
Washer fluid......................................... 476
Washer Checking ............................................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 201
Switch ........................................................ 173
Washing and waxing ...........................372 Weight
Cargo capacity .....................................197
Load limits ............................................ 200
Weight...................................................... 510
Wheels ...................................................... 422
Window glasses ....................................... 81
Window lock switch ................................ 81
Windows Power windows ...................................... 81
Rear window defogger.................... 218
Washer .....................................................173
Windshield wipers..................................173
Windshield wiper de-icer................... 219
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery....................... 426
WMA disc* .............................................238
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
