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9
Vehicle specifications
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, 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 an asym-
metrical 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 pri-
marily 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 inflat ion 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 ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive 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.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Tire related termMeaning
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9-1. Specifications
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
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tire related termMeaning
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789Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 657
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 642
Hill-start assist control............ 405
Hood ......................................... 588
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 534
Coat hooks............................ 552
Grocery bag hook ................. 535
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 192
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 82
Specification ......................... 729
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 83
Hybrid system ............................ 78 Brake Override System......... 209
Drive-Start Control ................ 210
Emergency shut off system ......... ......................... 83
Energy monitor/consumption
screen......................... 117, 153
EV drive mode ...................... 231
High voltage components ....... 82
Hybrid System Indicator........ 119
Hybrid system precautions ..... 82
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 411
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 706
Overheating .......................... 717
Power switch......................... 225
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Vehicle proximity notification system ................ 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 119
Hybrid transmission ................ 234 I/M test ...................................... 584
Identification
Engine .................................. 728
Vehicle .................................. 727
Ignition switch
(Power switch)....................... 225Auto power off function ......... 227
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 227
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 647
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Illuminated entry system ........ 527
Immobilizer system ................... 89
Indicators ................................. 100
Initialization Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 356
Items to initialize ................... 760
Maintenance data ................. 579
Moon roof ............................. 204
Power windows..................... 199
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 608
Inside rear view mirror ............ 194
Instrument cluster light control ...................................... 94
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .... 346
Interior lights ........................... 525 Switch ........................... 526, 527
Wattage ................................ 736
Intuitive parking assist ........... 335I