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6-1. Specifications
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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 cen-
terline 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 com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending 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 corre-
sponding 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 prima-
rily 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 per-
missible 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 eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
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
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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 0
Vehicles without multi-
information display
Maintenance required
reminder light
Vehicles with multi-
information display
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 478
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 505
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 171
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................... 159
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 587
Shift lock system..................... 587
Shopping bag hooks............... 458
Side airbags ............................. 111
Side marker lights
Replacing ............................. 535
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 610
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 84
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 609
Storage location ................... 574
Spark plug................................ 606
Specifications .......................... 600
Speedometer ........................... 166
Steering
Column lock release ............... 79
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................... 79, 80
Audio switches
*
Steering wheel memory.......... 62
Telephone switches
*
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Wattage ................................ 610
Storage feature ........................ 408
Storage precautions ............... 270 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................595
Sun visors.................................431
Sunshade ..................................451
Switch BSM main switch...................236
Emergency flasher switch .....548
Engine switch ........................156
Fog light switch .....................191
Hazard light switch ................548
Ignition switch........................156
Light switches........................185
Power back door switch ....31, 41
Power back window switch .....93
Power door lock switch ...........35
Power window switch ..............90
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................197
Seatback folding/returning
switch ..............................54, 60
Window lock switch .................90
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 193, 197
Tachometer...............................166
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .............535
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................610
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................106
Engine immobilizer system ... 104
Tire inflation pressure .............511
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
658 Alphabetical index
Tire informationGlossary ................................ 621
Size ....................................... 618
Tire identification number ...... 617
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 619
Tires Chains ................................... 276
Checking ............................... 504
If you have a flat tire .............. 574
Inflation pressure........... 511, 609
Information ............................ 616
Replacing .............................. 574
Rotating tires ......................... 504
Size ....................................... 609
Snow tires ............................. 275
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 504, 560
Tissue pocket ........................... 418
Tools ......................................... 574
Total load capacity................... 273
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 299
Emergency towing................. 549
Trailer towing......................... 279
Trailer weight rating....... 281, 601
Traction control........................ 255
TRAC ......................................... 255
Trip information ....................... 176
Trip meter ................................. 166
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch.................................... 163
Wattage ................................. 610 Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 432
Wattage................................. 610
Vanity mirrors .......................... 432
Vehicle data recordings ............ 24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 602
Vehicle stability control .......... 255
VSC ........................................... 255
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 557
Open door ............................. 559
Seat belt reminder................. 559
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 558
Airbag system ....................... 558
Anti-lock brake system .......... 558
Brake assist system .............. 558
Brake system ........................ 557
Charging system .... ............... 557
Electronic engine control system ................................ 558
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 558
Master warning light .............. 562
Open door ............................. 559
Pretensioners ........................ 558
Seat belt reminder light ......... 559
SRS airbags .......................... 558
Tire pressure warning light.... 560V
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 488Fuel filler doorP. 100
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 0 9
Hood lock release lever P. 488
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 603
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 0 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill-reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 7.9 (7.5, 6.6)
Without filter 7.5 (7.1, 6.2)
Engine oil type P. 604