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3228-1. Specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tire size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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3278-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
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 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined 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 deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning
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362Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 76
Tail lights .................................. 144Light switch ........................... 144
Replacing light bulbs............. 255
Wattage ................................ 316
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 231 Maintenance data ................. 315
Warning light ......................... 274
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 224 Function ................................ 224
Initializing .............................. 224
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 224
Registering ID codes ............ 225
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 225
Warning light ......................... 274
Tires .......................................... 223
Chains................................... 168
Checking ............................... 223
If you have a flat tire ............. 281
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Replacing .............................. 281
Rotating tires......................... 223
Size ....................................... 315
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 281
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 225
Warning light ......................... 274 Tools ......................................... 282
Top tether strap ......................... 63
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 265
Dinghy towing ............... 133, 134
Towing eyelet ....................... 267
Trailer towing ........................ 132
Traction control ....................... 162
Transmission ................... 139, 141 Automatic transmission ........ 139
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 296
Manual transmission............. 141
Trip meters ................................. 79
Turn signal lights .................... 142 Replacing light
bulbs........................... 254, 255
Turn signal lever ................... 142
Wattage ................................ 316
USB port ................................... 181
Vanity mirrors .......................... 190
Vehicle data recordings .............. 7
Vehicle identification number ................................... 307
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 162
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 162
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363Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 272
Key reminder ........................ 137
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder ................ 274
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 273
Brake system ....... ................. 272
Charging system ................... 272
Cruise control indicator ......... 274
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 273
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 272
Low engine oil pressure ........ 272
Low fuel level ........................ 274
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 273
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder light ......... 274
Slip indicator ......................... 273
SRS ...................................... 273
Tire pressure......................... 274 Washer ............................. 149, 152
Checking............................... 221
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Switch ........................... 149, 152
Washing and waxing ............... 194
Weight ...................................... 306
Wheels ...................................... 235 Replacing.............................. 235
Size....................................... 315
Window glasses ...................... 113
Window lock switch ................ 113
Windows................................... 113 Power windows..................... 113
Rear window defogger.......... 176
Washer ................................. 149
Windshield wipers ................... 149
Winter driving tips ................... 167
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 85 Locking/Unlocking .................. 85
Replacing the battery............ 240
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