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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides 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 corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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 distribution 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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Seats
Adjustment ............................. 62
Adjustment precautions .......... 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 123
Cleaning ............................... 345
Head restraint ......................... 67
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 99
Rear seat folding down........... 65
Seat heaters ......................... 314
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 180
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ............... 155, 159
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 455
Shift lock system..................... 455
Side airbags ............................. 101
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage ................................ 483
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 79
Defogger............................... 246
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 32
Starting the engine ............... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 382
Storage location ................... 441
Spark plug................................ 478
Specifications .......................... 472
Speedometer ........................... 170 Steering
Column lock release......146, 152
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................76
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............408
Wattage .................................483
Storage feature.........................296
Storage precautions ................219
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................468
Sun visors.................................305
Sunshade Roof.........................................85
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....420
Engine switch ................145, 148
Fog light switch .....................193
Hazard light switch ................420
Ignition switch................145, 148
Light switches........................186
Power door lock switch ...........52
Power window switch ..............81
Window lock switch .................81
Wiper and washer switch ......195
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 426
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Open door ............................ 429
Seat belt reminder ................ 429
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 427
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 427
Brake assist system ............. 427
Brake system........................ 426
Charging system .... .............. 427
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 427
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Engine coolant temperature........................ 427
Engine oil pressure............... 427
Low fuel level........................ 429
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 427
Open door ............................ 429
Pretensioners ....................... 427
Seat belt reminder light ........ 429
Slip indicator ......................... 427
Smart key system ... .............. 433
SRS airbags ......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 429
Washer fluid ......................... 429 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................224
Refilling .................................375
Switch....................................195
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................472
Wheels ......................................386
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........246
Washer ..................................195
Windshield wipers ...................195
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............391
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................262W