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Vehicle specifications
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
Tire related termMeaning
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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
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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
Tire related termMeaning
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Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance required
reminder lightAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 395
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. 423
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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Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
582 Alphabetical index
Seat heaters.............................. 359
Seating capacity....................... 207
SeatsAdjustment ..............................45
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 104
Cleaning ............................... 391
Folding down the rear seat......50
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................52
Folding passenger’s seat ........46
Front seat adjustment .............45
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................53
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................46
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Raising the bottom cushion .....49
Seat heaters .......................... 359
Seatback table .......................... 361
Service reminder indicators .............................. 148
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 502
Manual transmission ............. 138
Shift lock system ..................... 502
Side airbags................................82
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 458, 464
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68 Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 532
Replacing .............................. 486
Storage location .................... 486
Spark plug ................................ 527
Specifications .......................... 516
Speedometer ............................ 145
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 82
Front airbags ........................... 82
Precautions ............................. 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................... 94
Side airbags ............................ 82
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 63
Audio switches
*
Telephone switches*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs ..... 460, 463
Wattage................................. 536
Storage feature ........................ 340
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 511
Sun visors ................................ 349
Switch A-TRAC switch...................... 181
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 190
Cruise control switch ............. 162
DAC switch ........................... 188
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ........................ 131
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152
583
Alphabetical index
Ignition switch ....................... 131
Light switch........................... 152
Power door lock switch........... 36
Power window switch ............. 71
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 185
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 94
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 423
Turn signal lights .................. 141
VSC OFF switch ........... 183, 192
Window lock switch ................ 71
Wiper and washer ................ 156
Tachometer .............................. 145
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 40
Tailgate................................... 40
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Tire inflation pressure ............ 532
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 545
Size ...................................... 542
Tire identification number ..... 541
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543 Tires
Chains ...................................210
Checking ...............................422
If you have a flat tire ..............486
Identification number .............541
Inflation pressure...................532
Inflation pressure sensor .......423
Information ............................540
Replacing ..............................486
Rotating tires .........................422
Size .......................................532
Snow tires .............................426
Spare tire...............................486
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................423
Tire pressure warning system ........................422, 483
Warning light .........................479
Tools .........................................486
Total load capacity...................207
Towing Bumper towing ......................222
Dinghy towing........................233
Emergency towing.................467
Fifth wheel trailer ...................220
Trailer towing.........................213
Traction control system ..........191
TRAC .........................................191
Trip meter .................................146
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................141
Replacing light bulbs ...........................459, 460
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................536
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
584 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors........................... 350
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........23
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 521
Vehicle stability control........... 191
VSC............................................ 191
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 482
Brake system ........................ 476
Seat belt reminder ................. 479
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 477
Airbag system ....................... 477
Anti-lock brake system .......... 477
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 479
Brake system ........................ 476
Charging system .... ............... 477
Driver’s seat belt ................... 479
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 477
Engine oil replacement.......... 479
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 477
Front passenger’s seat
belt ...................................... 479
Low brake fluid ...................... 476
Low engine oil pressure ........ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 477
Open door ............................. 479
Seat belt ................................ 479
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 477
SRS ....................................... 477
SRS airbag system ............... 477 Tire pressure ......................... 479
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 479
VSC/TRAC ............................ 477
Washer
Checking ............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Switch ................................... 156
Washing and waxing ............... 388
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Cargo weight rating ............... 568
Gross axle weight rating ....... 570
Gross combination weight rating................................... 218
Gross vehicle weight
rating................................... 570
Load limits ............................. 207
Trailer weight rating ...... 218, 519
Vehicle capacity weight......... 518
Weight ................................... 518
Wheels ...................................... 436
Window glasses ................. 71, 73
Window lock switch................... 71
Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Washer.................................. 156
Windshield wipers ................... 156
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............ 442
Wireless remote control .......... 32
Winter driving tips ................... 209
WMA disc.................................. 263V
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