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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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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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*: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
I/M test ...................................... 433
Identification number
Engine .................................. 552
Vehicle.................................. 552
Ignition switch ................. 147, 150
Illuminated entry system ........ 374
Indicator lights ........................ 185
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 588
Inside rear view mirror.............. 80
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 371
Switch ................................... 372
Wattage ................................ 563
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 438
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 520
Jack handle.............................. 520
Keyless entry ............................. 49
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 30
Engine switch ............... 147, 150
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 536
If you lose your keys............. 535
Ignition switch ............... 147, 150
Key number ............................ 30
Keyless entry .......................... 49
Keys ....................................... 30
Mechanical key....................... 30
Wireless remote control key ... 49 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............486
Wattage .................................563
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................486
Wattage .................................563
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............371
Emergency flasher switch .....498
Fog light switch .....................198
Hazard light switch ................498
Headlights switch ..................191
Interior light switch ................372
Personal light switch .............373
Replacing light bulbs .............486
Turn signal lever....................168
Vanity lights ...........................385
Wattage .................................563
Load capacity ...........................228
Lock steering column ......148, 154
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................434
General maintenance ............429
Maintenance data..................552
Maintenance requirements....426
Reset the maintenance
data .....................................427
Manual air conditioning system ....................................238
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................181
Meters ...................................172
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............80
Outside rear view mirror
defogger..............................253
Outside rear view mirrors ........82
Vanity mirrors ........................385
Moon roof ...................................87
MP3 disc ...................................280I
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Tachometer............................... 172
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................99
Engine immobilizer system .....96
Tire inflation pressure ............. 460
Tire information Glossary ................................ 575
Size ....................................... 572
Tire identification number ...... 571
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 573
Tires Chains ................................... 229
Checking ............................... 454
If you have a flat tire .............. 520
Inflation pressure................... 460
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 455
Replacing .............................. 520
Rotating tires ......................... 454
Size ....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire............................... 520
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 454, 508
Warning light ......................... 508 Tools ......................................... 520
Total load capacity .................. 228
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 234
Trailer towing ........................ 233
TRAC ......................................... 209
Traction control ....................... 209
Trip information ....................... 172
Trip meter ................................. 172
Trunk Opener .................................... 61
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 62
Wattage................................. 563
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch ................................... 168
Wattage................................. 563
Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 385
Wattage................................. 563
Vanity mirrors .......................... 385
Vehicle data recordings ............ 23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 552
Vehicle stability control .......... 209
VSC ........................................... 209T
V

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Alphabetical index
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