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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weightThe 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
RimA 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal 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 tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
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Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded
vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 52 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
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Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 223
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Wattage ................................ 475
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 380
Wattage ................................ 475
Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 296
Engine switch light................ 296
Fog light switch..................... 233
Hazard light switch ............... 392
Hazard warning flasher
switch ................................. 392
Headlights switch ................. 228
Interior light switch................ 297
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Vanity lights .......................... 304
Wattage ................................ 475
Load capacity .......................... 267
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 331
General maintenance ........... 327
Maintenance data................. 464
Maintenance requirements ... 324
Manual air conditioning
system ................................... 276
Manual transmission .............. 188
Meter
Indicators.............................. 198
Instrument panel
light control......................... 196
Meters .................................. 194
Multi-information
display ........................ 205, 213
Settings ........................ 205, 223
Warning lights....................... 402
Warning messages............... 414Microphone...............................295
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Side mirror heater .................292
Side mirrors .............................69
Vanity mirrors ........................304
Multi-information display
Drive information ...................216
G-force display ......................219
Language ..............................223
Multi-information
display.........................205, 213
Settings .................................223
Trip information .....................206
Warning messages ...............414
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer ..........................205, 225
Oil
Engine oil ..............................337
Opener
Engine hood ..........................334
Fuel filler lid .............................76
Trunk lid ..................................46
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............69
Outside temperature
display ............................205, 225
Overheating, Engine ................458
Paddle shift levers ...................184
Parking brake ...........................192
Parking lights
Switch....................................228
Power outlets ...........................306
Power windows ..........................72
Radiator ....................................342
Rear seats...................................56
Rear side marker lights
Switch....................................228L
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Vehicle identification
number ................................... 465
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ....................................... 251
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 404
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Seatbelt reminder.................. 406
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 404
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 406
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 404
Brake assist system ..............404
Brake system ........................ 402
Charging system ................... 403
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 404
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 404
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 404
Engine oil pressure ............... 403
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 403
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Low fuel level ........................ 406
Low tire pressure................... 406
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 404
Master warning light ..............406
Open door ............................. 406
Pretensioners ........................ 404
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 406Slip indicator light.................. 404
SRS airbags.......................... 404
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 406
Warning messages .................. 414
Washer
Checking ............................... 348
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 268
Switch ................................... 234
Washing and waxing ............... 314
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 263
Load limits............................. 267
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 361
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 292
Washer.................................. 234
Windshield wipers ................... 234
Winter driving tips ................... 268
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