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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
 excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been 
parked for three hours or more, or has not 
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under 
that condition
Maximum inflation 
pressure The maximum cold inflated
 pressure to which a 
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of 
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a 
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power 
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio 
and heater, to the extent that these items are 
available as factory-installed equipment 
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard 
equipment, including the maximum capacity of 
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air 
conditioning and additional weight optional 
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight 

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant 
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants 
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that 
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options 
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a 
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity 
weight (Total load 
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. 
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e'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 occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with 
Ta b l e  1
* below), and dividing by two 

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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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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 355
Identification number
Engine .................................. 472
Vehicle.................................. 472
Ignition switch ................. 145, 148
Illuminated entry system ........ 295
Indicator lights ........................ 180
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 508
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 292
Switch ................................... 293
Wattage ................................ 483
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 360
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 441
Jack handle.............................. 441
Keyless entry ............................. 46
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 28
Engine switch ............... 145, 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 457
If you lose your keys............. 456
Ignition switch ............... 145, 148
Key number ............................ 28
Keyless entry .......................... 46
Keys ....................................... 28
Mechanical key....................... 28
Wireless remote control key ... 46 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............408
Wattage .................................483
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................408
Wattage .................................483
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............292
Emergency flasher switch .....420
Fog light switch .....................193
Hazard light switch ................420
Headlights switch ..................186
Interior light switch ................293
Personal light switch .............294
Replacing light bulbs .............408
Turn signal lever....................166
Vanity lights ...........................306
Wattage .................................483
Load capacity ...........................223
Lock steering column ......146, 152
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................356
General maintenance ............351
Maintenance data..................472
Maintenance requirements....348
Reset the maintenance 
data .....................................349
Manual air conditioning  system ....................................232
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................176
Meters ...................................170
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............77
Outside rear view mirror 
defogger..............................246
Outside rear view mirrors ........79
Vanity mirrors ........................306
Moon roof ...................................84
MP3 disc ...................................262I
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Tachometer............................... 170
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 483
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................96
Engine immobilizer system .....93
Tire inflation pressure ............. 382
Tire information Glossary ................................ 495
Size ....................................... 492
Tire identification number ...... 491
Uniform tire quality 
grading ................................ 493
Tires Chains ................................... 224
Checking ............................... 376
If you have a flat tire .............. 441
Inflation pressure................... 382
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 377
Replacing .............................. 441
Rotating tires ......................... 376
Size ....................................... 481
Snow tires ............................. 224
Spare tire............................... 441
Tire pressure warning 
system ........................ 376, 429
Warning light ......................... 429 Tools ......................................... 441
Total load capacity .................. 223
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 229
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ......................................... 204
Traction control ....................... 204
Trip information ....................... 170
Trip meter ................................. 170
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 483
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 483
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 306
Wattage................................. 483
Vanity mirrors .......................... 306
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 472
Vehicle stability control .......... 204
VSC ........................................... 204T
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Alphabetical index
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