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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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Vehicle specifications
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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*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution 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
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 65
Adjustment precautions .......... 67
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 126
Cleaning ............................... 423
Head restraint ......................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat .... 102
Rear seat folding down........... 68
Seat heaters ......................... 393
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 185
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ............... 157, 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 534
Shift lock system..................... 534
Side airbags ............................. 104
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 563
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 82
Defogger............................... 253
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 34
Starting the engine ............... 150
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 460
Storage location ................... 520
Spark plug................................ 558
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer ........................... 172 Steering
Column lock release......148, 154
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................79
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............486
Wattage .................................563
Storage feature.........................375
Storage precautions ................224
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................547
Sun visors.................................384
Sunshade Roof.........................................88
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....498
Engine switch ................147, 150
Fog light switch .....................198
Hazard light switch ................498
Ignition switch................147, 150
Light switches........................191
Power door lock switch ...........55
Power window switch ..............84
Window lock switch .................84
Wiper and washer switch ......200
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 505
Downshifting ................. 160, 166
Electric power steering system................................ 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 506
Brake assist system ............. 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 506
Electric power steering system................................ 506
Engine coolant temperature........................ 506
Engine oil pressure............... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Pretensioners ....................... 506
Seat belt reminder light ........ 508
Slip indicator ......................... 506
Smart key system ... .............. 512
SRS airbags ......................... 506
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 508
Washer fluid ......................... 508 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................229
Refilling .................................453
Switch....................................200
Washing and waxing ...............420
Weight Cargo capacity ......................224
Load limits .............................228
Weight ...................................552
Wheels ......................................464
Window glasses ........................84
Window lock switch ...................84
Windows
Power windows .......................84
Rear window defogger ..........253
Washer ..................................200
Windshield wipers ...................200
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............469
Wireless remote control ..........49
WMA disc ..................................280W