636 6-1. Specifications
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical 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 prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Tire related termMeaning
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR 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
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWR Trailer Weight Rating
VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
672 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 567
Moon roof .............................. 572
Open door ............................. 570
Seat belt reminder ................. 570
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 568
Brake assist system .............. 568
Brake system ........................ 567
Charging system .... ............... 568
Electric power steering
system ................................ 568
Electronic engine control system ................................ 568
Engine oil pressure ............... 568
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 568
Master warning light .............. 570
Open door ............................. 570
Pretensioners ........................ 568
Seat belt reminder light ......... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 568
Tire pressure warning light .... 570
Warning messages .................. 577
Washer
Checking ............................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 256
Switch............................ 226, 229
Washing and waxing ............... 480 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 251
Load limits ............................. 255
Weight ................................... 610
Wheels ...................................... 526
Window glasses ...................... 112
Window lock switch................. 112
Windows
Power windows ..................... 112
Rear window defogger .......... 304
Washer.......................... 226, 229
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 306
Windshield wipers ................... 226
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 532
Wireless remote control .......... 61
WMA disc.................................. 330W
