3806-1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
414Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
424Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 318
Seat belt reminder ................. 320
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system .... .......... ..... 318
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 320
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 318
Brake assist system .............. 318
Brake system ........................ 317
Charging system .... .......... ..... 317
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 318
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 318
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 318
Engine oil pressure ............... 317
Low fuel level ........................ 320
Low tire pressure................... 320 Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 318
Open door ............................. 320
Pretensioners ........................ 318
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 320
Slip indicator light .................. 318
SRS airbags .......................... 318
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 320
Washer
Checking ............................... 268
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 200
Switch ................................... 176
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 195
Load limits ............................. 199
Weight ................................... 354
Wheels ...................................... 281
Window glasses ........................ 54
Window lock switch................... 54
Windows
Power windows ....................... 54
Rear window defogger .......... 215
Washer.................................. 176
Windshield wipers ................... 176
Winter driving tips ................... 200
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................... 24
Replacing the battery ............ 287
Wireless remote control key.... 24W
