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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)8-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes
t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessiv e loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic 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 co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
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Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire
that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe 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 be tween components in the
bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline 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 th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner 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 tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire
that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears whitelettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
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 permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion 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 inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, incl uding elevations due to label-
ing, decorations, or pr otective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Tire related termMeaning
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*:Table 1
Occupant loading and distribution fo r vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacities
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective 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 Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion 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 mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling 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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
607What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 5 1 4 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 0 7 , 5 1 4 .
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 5 2 7 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(P. 551)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
610Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
Crawl Control ....................................... 336
Cruise controlCruise control........................................214
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 217
Cup holders ............................................ 398
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 34
Current fuel consumption .....................81
Customizable features ....................... 578
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 339
Daytime running light system ............194
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 380
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 381
Rear window ......................................... 381
Differential ............................................... 559
Dimension ............................................... 554
Display Multi-information display ................. 80
Trip information ...................................... 81
Warning message .............................. 514
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 447
Doors............................................................ 92 Back door ............................................. 99
Door glasses ..........................................142
Door lock .................................................. 92
Open door warning light.............. 509
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 139
Rear door child-protector................95
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 128 Driving ........................................................150
AVS switch ............................................. 331
Break-in tips ........................................... 176
Correct posture .................................... 26
Procedures ............................................ 150
Winter drive tips ................................ 366
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 217
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 84
Electronic key ........................................... 88 Battery-saving function ..................... 110
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 543
Replacing the battery ...................... 479
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 543
If the engine will not start ...............540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 542
If the vehicle has discharged battery ........................545
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 507
If the warning light turns on ..........507
If you have a flat tire .......................... 527
If you lose your keys.........................604
If you think something is wrong.................................................. 505
If your vehicle becomes stuck....................................................... 551
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................. 500
If your vehicle overheats ................548
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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
Emergency flashers ............................. 498
EngineAccessory mode................................. 182
Compartment....................................... 451
Hood ....................................................... 450
How to start the engine ..................... 181
Identification number ...................... 556
If the engine will not start............... 540
Ignition switch (engine switch)....... 181
Overheating ........................................ 548
Engine compartment cover ...............451
Engine coolant....................................... 455 Capacity ................................................ 558
Checking............................................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine immobilizer system ................. 66
Engine oil ................................................. 453 Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking................................................453
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine switch ............................................ 181
Engine switch light ............................... 392
EDR .................................................................10 Flat tire .......................................................527
Floor mats.................................................... 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 560
Brake..........................................................561
Steering .................................................. 562
Washer ................................................... 463
Fog lights.................................................. 200 Switch ................................................. 200
Wattage .................................................563
Four-wheel drive system................... 332
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................45
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 509
Front position lights ............................... 192 Light switch............................................. 192
Wattage .................................................563
Front seats .................................................. 115 Adjustment............................................... 115
Cleaning................................................. 437
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Driving position memory.................128
Head restraints ..................................... 132
Seat heaters ..........................................390
Seat position memory .......................128
Front turn signal lights ..........................190 Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage .................................................563F
*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.