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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that 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 distri bution 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

524 Alphabetical index
Gas station information........... 532
Gauges ...................................... 149
Glove box.................................. 313
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ................280
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 416
Head restraints Adjusting ................................56
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 402
Switch.................................... 159
Wattage ................................. 481
Heaters Seat heater............................ 327
Side mirror............................. 219
Hood .......................................... 351
Horn........................................... 148
I/M test....................................... 346
Identification number Engine ................................... 470
Vehicle .................................. 470
Ignition switch .................. 131, 135
Illuminated entry system ......... 309
Indicator lights ......................... 152
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 501
Inside rear view mirror ..............67
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 308
Switch.................................... 310
Wattage ................................. 481 Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 353
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 436
Jack handle .............................. 436
Keyless entry ............................. 36
Keys Electronic key.......................... 22
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Key number............................. 22
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control key.... 36
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 402
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 481
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 402
Wattage................................. 481
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 163
Headlights switch .................. 159
Interior light switch ................ 310
Personal light switch ............. 310
Personal/interior light switch.................................. 311
Replacing light bulbs ............. 402
Turn signal lever ................... 146
Wattage................................. 481
Load capacity ........................... 180
Lock steering column...... 133, 137G
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Tachometer .............................. 149
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 402
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 481
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 379
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 491
Size ...................................... 488
Tire identification number ..... 487
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 489
Tires Chains .................................. 181
Checking .............................. 371
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 379
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 372
Information ........................... 485
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 371
Size ...................................... 480
Snow tires............................. 181
Spare tire .............................. 436 Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................180
Towing
Dinghy towing................201, 202
Emergency towing.................418
Trailer towing.................185, 200
TRAC .........................................172
Traction control........................172
Trip information .......................156
Trip meter .................................149
Trunk Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Wattage .................................481
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................481
Valet key .....................................22
Vanity mirrors...........................322
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........16
Vehicle identification number ...................................470
Vehicle stability control...........172
VSC............................................172T
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 424
Downshifting.......................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 425
Brake assist system .............. 425
Brake system ........................ 424
Charging system .... ............... 424
Electric power steering system ................................ 425
Engine oil maintenance ......... 426
Engine oil pressure ............... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 425
Open door ............................. 426
Pretensioners ........................ 425
Seat belt reminder light ......... 426
Smart key system... ............... 434
SRS airbags .......................... 425
Tire pressure warning light .... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426
Washer Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 181
Switch.................................... 165
Washing and waxing ............... 336
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 176
Load limits ............................. 180
Weight ................................... 470
Wheels ...................................... 383
Window glasses ........................71
Window lock switch ...................71 Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Rear window defogger .......... 219
Washer.................................. 165
Windshield wipers ................... 165
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 388
Wireless remote control .......... 36
WMA disc.................................. 244W