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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 components
in the bead
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
innerliner of the tire ex
tending 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
corresponding 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
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Tire related termMeaning
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 manufacturer,
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 asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward 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
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
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective 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
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls 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 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
560 Alphabetical index
DoorsAccess doors...........................38
Door glasses ...........................74
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 477
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................71
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 477
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 477
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture .......................82
Driving assist systems........... 196
Procedures ............................ 118
Winter driving tips.................. 211
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 445
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 474
If a warning light turns on ...... 474
If the engine will not start ...... 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 498
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 500
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 484
If you lose your keys ............. 499
If you think something is wrong .................................. 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 509
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 467
If your vehicle overheats ....... 504 Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 466
Engine Compartment ........................ 411
Engine switch ........................ 129
Exhaust gas .......................... 125
Hood ..................................... 410
How to start the engine ......... 129
Identification number............. 513
If the engine will not start ...... 497
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Overheating .......................... 504
Warning light ......................... 475
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 516
Checking ............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Temperature gauge .............. 140
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 140
Engine immobilizer system ...... 79
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 515
Checking ............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Warning light ......................... 475
Engine switch........................... 129
Event data recorder ................... 24
E
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Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................60
ALR .........................................62
Automatic Locking Retractor ...62
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 106
Cleaning and maintaining...... 398
ELR .........................................62
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................62
How to wear your seat belt......60
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use .........................62
Reminder buzzer ................... 477
Reminder light ....................... 477
Seat belt extenders .................63
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seating capacity....................... 210
Seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Adjustment precautions........... 50
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 106
Cleaning ........................ 394, 397
Folding down the rear seat......51
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................55
Front seat adjustment .............49
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................50
Head restraint..........................57
Properly sitting in the seat .......82
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 144 Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 132
Four-wheel drive ................... 176
Front-wheel drive .................. 179
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 498
Manual transmission ............. 134
Shift lock system ..................... 498
Side airbags ............................... 84
Side doors .................................. 35
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 456
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage................................. 522
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 71
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 521
Replacing .............................. 484
Storage location .................... 484
Spark plug ................................ 517
Specifications .......................... 512
Speedometer ............................ 140
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags ............. 84
Front airbags ........................... 84
Precautions ............................. 91
Roll sensing of curtain shieldairbags off switch .................. 95
Side airbags ............................ 84
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 66
Audio switches ...................... 290
Telephone switches .............. 318
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 456
Wattage................................. 522S
565
Alphabetical index
Storage feature ........................ 353
Storage precautions ............... 206
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 507
Sun visors Front ..................................... 361
Side ...................................... 361
Switch Active traction control switch ................................. 182
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 191
Crawl Control switch............. 192
Cruise control switch ............ 154
Emergency flasher switch .... 466
Engine switch ....................... 129
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlights switch ................. 148
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Intuitive parking assist switch ................................. 158
Light switch........................... 148
Power door lock switch........... 35
Power window switch ............. 74
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 187
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................. 95
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 426
Turn signal lights .................. 136
VSC OFF switch ... 185, 197, 198
Window lock switch ................ 74
Wiper and washer ........ 151, 153 Tachometer...............................140
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............456
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................522
Talk switch................................318
Telephone switch .....................318
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels ............81
Theft prevention labels..............81
Tire inflation pressure .............521
Tire information Glossary ................................531
Size .......................................528
Tire identification number ......527
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................529
Tires Chains ...................................212
Checking ...............................425
Identification number .............527
If you have a flat tire ..............484
Inflation pressure...................521
Inflation pressure sensor .......426
Information ............................526
Replacing ......................425, 484
Rotating tires .........................425
Size .......................................521
Snow tires .............................211
Spare tire...............................484
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ..................................426
Tire pressure warning system ........................425, 478
Warning light .........................477T
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Tools ......................................... 484
Total load capacity................... 210
TowingDinghy towing........................ 232
Emergency towing................. 467
Trailer towing......................... 214
TRAC ......................................... 196
Traction control system .......... 196
Trip meter ................................. 140
Turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 456
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 522
Vanity mirrors........................... 362
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 513
Vehicle stability control........... 196
Voltmeter .................................. 140
VSC............................................ 196
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 480
Seat belt reminder ................. 477
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 475
Airbag system ....................... 475
Anti-lock brake system .......... 475
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................ 477
Brake system ........................ 474
Charging system .... ............... 475
Driver’s seat belt ................... 477 Electronic engine control
system ................................ 475
Four-wheel drive system ....... 475
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 475
Front passenger’s seat belt... 477
Low brake fluid ...................... 474
Low engine oil pressure ........ 475
Low fuel level ........................ 477
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 477
Low washer fluid ................... 477
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Open door ............................. 477
Seat belt ................................ 477
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 475
SRS....................................... 475
SRS airbag system ............... 475
Tire pressure ......................... 477
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 477
Unengaged “Park”................. 475
Washer
Checking ............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Switch ........................... 151, 153
Washing and waxing ............... 394
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 206
Load limits ............................. 210
Trailer weight rating ...... 219, 512
TWR .............................. 219, 512
Weight ................................... 512
V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 484If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 497If the engine will not start
P. 7 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 500If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 498If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 504If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 499If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 500If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 3 5Side doors
P. 3 8Access doors
P. 4 0Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 507If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 474If a warning light turns on