4808-1. Specifications
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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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
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 tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined 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 deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
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 compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
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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 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 the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily 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 ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive 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 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
Tire related termMeaning
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*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA 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
513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 433)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 458)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
517Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 370
Fog lights ................................. 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 232, 236
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 296
Front seats ............................... 122
Adjustment ............................ 122
Cleaning................................ 344
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 135
Head restraints ..................... 139
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Seat position memory ........... 135
Seat ventilators ..................... 293
Front side marker lights.......... 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 398
Wattage ................................ 469 Front turn signal lights ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 417
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 219
Type.............................. 219, 462
Warning light......................... 420
Fuel filler door ......................... 219 Refueling .............................. 219
Fuel pump shut off system..... 417
Fuses ........................................ 388
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 299
Grocery bag hooks.................. 308
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Side mirrors ............................. 146Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Side turn signal lights ............. 203
Smart key system .................... 107 Antenna location ................... 107
Entry functions ...................... 100
Starting the engine................ 195
Snow tires ................................ 272
Slide deck ................................. 308
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 460
Speedometer .............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 197 Column lock release ............. 198
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 142
Adjustment ............................ 142
Storage feature ........................ 298
Storage precautions ................ 173 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
Sun visors ................................ 310
Switches Compass switch ................... 335
Cruise control switch ............ 222
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches................ 102
Driving position memory switches ............................. 135
Emergency flashers switch ... 408
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Garage door opener switches ............................. 323
Ignition switch ............... 192, 195
Light switches ....................... 205
Moon roof switches............... 155
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 146
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Power door lock switch ......... 102
Power window switches........ 148
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 216