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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied 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 performance 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 labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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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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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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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Vehicle specifications
*: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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
AAC .......................................... 274
A/C ............................................ 238
ABS........................................... 207
ACCESSORY mode ................. 157
Air conditioning filter .............. 456
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 456
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 238
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ........................... 116
Airbag precautions for your
child.................................... 120
Airbag warning light .............. 491
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 117
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 120
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 125
General airbag
precautions ........................ 120
Locations of airbags ............. 113
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 124
Proper driving posture ....................... 111, 120
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 117
Side airbag precautions........ 120
SRS airbags ......................... 113
Alarm ........................................ 108
Antenna .................................... 273
Anti-lock brake system ........... 207
Armrest .................................... 385
Ashtray ..................................... 380
Assist grips.............................. 386
Audio input .............................. 256 Audio system
Antenna .................................273
Audio input ............................256
CD player ..............................274
iPod .......................................281
MP3/WMA/AAC disc .............274
Optimal use ...........................271
Portable music player ..................................256
Radio .....................................272
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................254
USB memory .........................287
USB/AUX port .......................256
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................238
Automatic light control system ....................................192
AUX port ...................................256
Auxiliary boxes ........................374
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............471
Wattage .................................560
Battery Checking ...............................439
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................35
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .....................538
Preparing and checking before winter .......................229
Blind Spot Monitor ...................214
Bottle holders ...........................371
Brake Fluid ......................................436
Parking brake ........................172
Brake assist ..............................207
Break-in tips .............................147
BSM ...........................................214A
B

606 Alphabetical index
SeatsAdjustment ........................76, 79
Adjustment precautions........... 78
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 413
Head restraint..........................81
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 111
Rear seat folding down ...........79
Seat heaters .......................... 383
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 180
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 533
Transmission ......................... 168
Shift lock system ..................... 533
Side airbags.............................. 113
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 560
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............93
Defogger ............................... 248
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................51
Starting the hybrid system..... 157
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 449
Storage location .................... 519
Spark plug ................................ 555
Specifications........................... 550
Speedometer ............................ 174
Steering
Column lock release.............. 161 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 90
Audio switches ...................... 254
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Wattage................................. 560
Storage feature ........................ 367
Storage precautions ................ 224
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 547
Sun visors ................................ 376
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 99
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 484
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................ 484
Ignition switch ....................... 157
Light switches ....................... 192
Power door lock switch ........... 67
“POWER” switch ................... 157
Power window switch .............. 95
Window lock switch ................. 95
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200

608 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 490
Electric power steering
system ................................ 491
Open door ............................. 493
Seat belt reminder ................. 493
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 491
Brake assist system .............. 491
Brake system ........................ 490
Charging system .... ............... 491
Electric power steering system ................................ 491
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 491
Engine oil pressure ............... 491
Low fuel level ........................ 493
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 493
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 491
Master warning light .............. 493
Open door ............................. 493
Pretensioners ........................ 491
Seat belt reminder light ......... 493
Slip indicator.......................... 491
SRS airbags .......................... 491
Tire pressure warning light .... 493
Warning messages Blind Spot monitor ......... 502, 503
Cruise control ........................ 502
EV drive mode....................... 503
Headlight ............................... 503
Hood...................................... 503
Hybrid system ....................... 501
Hybrid system overheat ........ 503
Maintenance.......................... 503
Moon roof .............................. 503
N position .............................. 503
Open door ............................. 503
Parking brake ........................ 503
P position .............................. 503
Smart key system.......... 502, 510
Steering lock ......................... 502 Traction battery ..................... 503
Trunk ..................................... 503
Washer fluid .......................... 503
Washer Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Refilling ................................. 438
Switch ................................... 200
Washing and waxing ............... 410
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits ............................. 228
Weight ................................... 550
Wheels ...................................... 453
Window glasses ........................ 95
Window lock switch................... 95
Windows
Power windows ....................... 95
Rear window defogger .......... 248
Washer.................................. 200
Windshield wipers ................... 200
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 458
Wireless remote control .......... 64
WMA disc.................................. 274W