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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, shown 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 distributionDistribution 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
12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA 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 designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Ve h i c l e c a pa c i t y
weight (Total load
capacity)
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
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*:Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupants
Ve h i c l e n o r m a l l o a d ,
Number of occupants
Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehi-
cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 t h r o u g h 1 5 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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Language ..................................282
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage .................................624
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................510
Wattage .................................624
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....526
Fog light switch .....................300
Foot lights..............................384
Hazard light switch ................526
Headlight switch .................... 294
Interior lights..................385, 386
Personal lights.......................385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Shift lever lighting ..................384
Turn signal lever....................256
Turn signal light switch ..........256
Vanity lights ...........................395
Wattage .................................624
Load capacity ...........................350
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................624
Luggage cover .........................406
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 442
General maintenance............ 436
Maintenance data ................. 614
Maintenance
requirements....................... 433
Maintenance data..................... 434
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 262
Meters ................................... 259
Speed unit select button ....... 261
Trip information display ......... 276
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 364
Microphone*............................ 417
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 170
Side mirror heater ................. 377
Side mirrors........................... 173
Vanity mirrors ........................ 395
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 268
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Tonneau cover .........................406
Tools .........................................451
Total load capacity...................350
Touch tracer display ................260
Towing
Dinghy towing........................357
Emergency towing.................528
Trailer towing.........................356
TRAC .........................................330
Traction control........................330
Trailer towing ...........................356
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 247
P position switch ...................250
Trip information .......................276
Trip meter .................................259
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch....................................256
Wattage .................................624
USB port*.................................383
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................395
Wattage .................................624
Vanity mirrors...........................395
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................615
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........330
VSC............................................330
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 535
Open door ............................ 539
Seat belt reminder................. 539
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 537
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 538
Brake system ................ 535, 538
Charging system ................... 536
Cruise control ........................ 538
Electric power steering
system ................................ 537
High coolant temperature...... 536
Hybrid system ....................... 537
Low fuel level ........................ 539
Low tire pressure .................. 540
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 537
Open door ............................. 539
Pre-collision system .............. 538
Radar cruise control. ............. 538
Seat belt warning light........... 539
Slip indicator ......................... 538
SRS airbags .......................... 537
Tire pressure warning light.... 540
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Warning messages ................. 548
Washer
Checking .............................. 472
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 351
Switch................................... 302
Washing and waxing............... 426
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 350
Load limits ............................ 350
Weight .................................. 614
Wheels...................................... 493
Window glasses ...................... 175
Window lock switch ................ 175
Windows
Power windows .................... 175
Rear window defogger ......... 377
Washer ................................. 302
Windshield wipers................... 302
Winter driving tips................... 351
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 136
Replacing the battery ........... 496
WMA disc*
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.