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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that 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 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
I/M test ...................................... 325
Identification number
Engine .................................. 439
Vehicle.................................. 439
Ignition switch ......................... 118
Illuminated entry system ........ 280
Indicator lights ........................ 135
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 471
Inside rear view mirror.............. 55
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 279
Switch ................................... 280
Wattage ................................ 453
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 332
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 408
Jack handle.............................. 408
Keyless entry ............................. 28
Keys
Engine switch ....................... 118
If you lose your keys............. 424
Ignition switch ....................... 118
Key number ............................ 26
Keyless entry .......................... 28
Keys ....................................... 26
Wireless remote control key ... 28 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............378
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................453
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................378
Wattage .................................453
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....388
Fog light switch .....................141
Hazard light switch ................388
Headlights switch ..................138
Interior light switch ................280
Personal light switch .....281, 282
Replacing light bulbs .............378
Turn signal lever....................129
Wattage .................................453
Load capacity ...........................161
Lock steering column ..............120I
J
K
L
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SunshadeRoof.........................................62
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 388
Engine switch ........................ 118
Fog light switch ..................... 141
Hazard light switch ................388
Ignition switch........................ 118
Light switches........................ 138
Power door lock switch ...........31
Power window switch ..............59
Window lock switch .................59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 143
Tachometer............................... 132
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 453
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....68
Theft prevention labels..............70
Tie-down belts .......................... 302
Tire inflation pressure ............. 358
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 463
Size ....................................... 460
Tire identification number ...... 459
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 461 Tires
Chains ................................... 162
Checking ............................... 349
If you have a flat tire.............. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 358
Inflation pressure sensor....... 350
Replacing .............................. 408
Rotating tires ......................... 349
Size ....................................... 451
Snow tires ............................. 162
Spare tire .............................. 408
Tonneau cover ......................... 304
Tools ......................................... 408
Total load capacity .................. 161
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Trailer towing ................ 166, 167
TRAC ......................................... 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trip meter ................................. 132
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 453
Vanity mirrors .......................... 291
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 439
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
T
V
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 397
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 400
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 398
Anti-lock brake system ......... 398
Brake assist system ............. 398
Brake system........................ 397
Charging system .... .............. 398
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 398
Engine oil maintenance ........ 400
Engine oil pressure............... 398
Low fuel level........................ 400
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 400
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 398
Open door ............................ 400
Pretensioners ....................... 398
Seat belt reminder light ........ 400
SRS airbags ......................... 398
Washer fluid ......................... 400 Washer
Checking ...............................347
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............314
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................161
Weight ...................................438
Wheels ......................................362
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............367
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................215W