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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.

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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

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M+S Mud and Snow
MAX Maximum MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

519
Abbreviation list
TRAC Traction Control
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

523
Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 356
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
Hood ..................................... 351
How to start the
engine ........................ 131, 135
Identification number ............ 470
If the engine will not start...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Overheating .......................... 461
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 477
Checking .............................. 363
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 149
Engine immobilizer system ...... 81
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 474
Checking .............................. 358
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine switch light ................. 308
EPS ........................................... 172
Event data recorder .................. 17 Floor mat...................................330
Fluid
Brake .....................................364
Washer ..................................369
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................163
Wattage .................................481
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............98
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................51
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................159
Wattage .................................481
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................481
Fuel
Capacity ................................474
Fuel gauge ............................149
Fuel pump shut off system ....423
Gas station information .........532
Information ............................482
Refueling .................................77
Type ......................................474
Fuel door.....................................77
Fuel filler door ............................77
Fuel pump shut off system .....423
Fuses.........................................392F

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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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Alphabetical index
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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