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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges
inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
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Tire related termMeaning
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 manufacturer,
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 asymmetrical 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 ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe 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
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 2
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 554
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 581
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
734 Alphabetical index
Rear view mirrorAnti-glare ...........................84, 89
Compass ............................... 541
Indicator ................................ 236
Rear view monitor system ...... 228
Rear window defogger ............ 314
Rear window wiper .................. 200
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 599
Key battery ............................ 597
Light bulbs ............................. 611
Tires ...................................... 650
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 710
Reset the maintenance data ... 554
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 126
Roof luggage carrier ..................91
Seatback table ....................52, 526
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............72
ALR .........................................77
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................77
Child restraint system installation ........................... 136
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 551
Comfort guide..........................75
ELR .........................................77
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................77
How to wear your seat belt......72
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................78
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................77
Reminder light ....................... 635
Seat belt extenders .................78
Seat belt pretensioners ...........76 Seat heaters ............................. 518
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 50, 54
Adjustment precaution ...... 53, 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 136
Cleaning ................................ 550
Climate control seat .............. 521
Driver’s seat position memory................................. 65
Head restraint ......................... 68
Properly sitting in the seat..... 112
Seat heaters.................. 518, 521
Seat heaters and ventilators ........................... 521
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 174
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ....................... 162
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 663
Shift lock system ..................... 663
Shopping bag hooks ............... 532
Side airbags ............................. 114
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 611
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage................................. 686
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 87
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 685
Storage location .................... 650
Spark plug ................................ 682
Specifications .......................... 676
Speedometer ............................ 169
Steering Column lock release ............. 160
S
735
Alphabetical index
Steering wheel
Adjustment ....................... 82, 83
Audio switches ..................... 368
Climate remote control switches ............................. 317
Steering wheel memory.......... 65
Telephone switches.............. 453
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Wattage ................................ 686
Storage feature ........................ 482
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 671
Sun visors ................................ 504
Sunshade ................................. 524
Switch BSM main switch .................. 236
Emergency flasher switch .... 624
Engine switch ....................... 159
Fog light switch..................... 194
Hazard light switch ............... 624
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Light switches ....................... 188
Power back door switch ... 33, 43
Power back window switch..... 96
Power door lock switch........... 37
Power window switch ............. 93
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 200
Seatback folding/returning
switch ............................. 57, 63
Window lock switch ................ 93
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 196, 200 Tachometer...............................169
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Talk switch................................453
Telephone switch .....................453
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ... 107
Tire inflation pressure .............587
Tire information
Glossary ................................697
Size .......................................694
Tire identification number ......693
Uniform tire quality grading ................................695
Tires Chains ...................................276
Checking ...............................580
If you have a flat tire ..............650
Inflation pressure...........587, 685
Information ............................692
Replacing ..............................650
Rotating tires .........................580
Size .......................................685
Snow tires .............................275
Tire pressure warning system ........................580, 636
Tissue pocket ...........................491
Tools .........................................650
Total load capacity...................273
Towing Dinghy towing........................299
Emergency towing.................625
Trailer towing.........................279
Trailer weight rating.......281, 677T
740
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 564Fuel filler doorP. 102
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 8 5
Hood lock release lever P. 564
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 679
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 8 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill-reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 7.9 (7.5, 6.6)
Without filter 7.5 (7.1, 6.2)
Engine oil type P. 680