5339-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Tire size ( P. 534)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 534)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 424)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 538)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 538)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
Summer tire or all season tire ( P. 428)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Typical tire symbols
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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5349-1. 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 thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration in dicates 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)
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2
3
4
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6
7
Tire size
1
2
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4
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6
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5399-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
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 compo-
nents 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
Tire related termMeaning
5489-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 143
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 406
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem• When rotating the tires.
• When changing the tire size.P. 426
584Alphabetical index
Outside rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 346, 353
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 130
Personal/interior lights main switch......................... 362
Power back window
switch ................................. 138
Power door lock switch ......... 103
Power window switches ........ 134
Seat heater switches ............ 358
Seat ventilator switches ........ 358
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 125
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 426
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 187
Turn signal lights................... 189
VSC off switch ......... 231, 234, 236, 237
Window lock switch............... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 347, 354
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 195 Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights.................................. 191
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Wattage ................................ 528
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 107
Tailgate ................................. 106
Talk switch ............................... 332
Telephone switches ................ 316
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 432 Maintenance data ................. 526
Warning light......................... 475
Tire information ....................... 533 Glossary ............................... 538
Size....................................... 534
Tire identification number ..... 534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 536
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 425 Initializing .............................. 426
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 425
Registering ID codes ............ 426
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 426
Warning light......................... 475
Tires .......................................... 424 Chains .................................. 244
Checking............................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 484
Inflation pressure .................. 526T
585Alphabetical index
Information ............................ 533
Replacing .............................. 484
Rotating tires......................... 424
Size ....................................... 526
Snow tires ............................. 245
Spare tire .............................. 485
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 425
Warning light ......................... 475
Tissue pocket........................... 372
Tools ......................................... 485
Top tether strap ............. 68, 69, 72
Total load capacity .......... 156, 512
TOW/HAUL switch .. ................. 187
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 172
Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 468
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 171
Trailer brake controller .......... 240
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 233
Trailer brake controller ........... 240
Transmission ........................... 184 Automatic transmission......... 184
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 500
S mode ................................. 186
Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights..................... 189 Replacing light
bulbs ................... 451, 457, 459
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 528 USB port ................... 259, 278, 282
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 382
Wattage ................................ 528
Vanity mirrors .......................... 382
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 519
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 233
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 358
Voice command system ......... 332
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 233U
V
586Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ......... 473, 481
Downshifting ......................... 188
Intuitive parking assist .......... 206
Key reminder ........................ 183
Light reminder ....................... 193
Open door ..................... 474, 481
Open moon roof .................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................ 474
Warning lights............................ 85
ABS....................................... 474
Brake system ....... ................. 473
Charging system ................... 473
Cruise control........................ 475
Low fuel level ........................ 474
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 473
Master warning light.............. 474
Open door ............................. 474
Seat belt reminder light ......... 474
Slip indicator ......................... 475
SRS ...................................... 473
Tire pressure......................... 475
Warning messages .................. 480
Washer...................................... 195 Checking ............................... 423
Low windshield washer fluid
warning message ............... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 243
Switch ................................... 195
Washing and waxing ............... 400 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Cargo weight rating .............. 564
Gross axle weight rating ....... 566
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 162
Gross vehicle weight
rating .................................. 566
Load limits ............................ 156
Towing capacity ............ 156, 162
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 156, 162
TWR ............................. 156, 162
Vehicle capacity
weight ......................... 156, 512
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 436
Size....................................... 526
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Back window......................... 137
Back window
defogger ..................... 346, 353
Power back window .............. 138
Power windows..................... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 347, 354
Windshield wipers ................... 195
Winter driving tips ................... 243
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 101
Replacing the battery............ 441
WMA disc ................................. 273
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