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Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion 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 12-volt bat-
tery, 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 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 tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
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
Tire related termMeaning
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*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load forvarious designated seating capacities
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Talk switch ............................... 337
Telephone switch .................... 337
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 83
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 561
Warning light ......................... 497
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 447
Initializing .............................. 447
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 447
Registering ID codes ............ 448
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 448
Warning light ......................... 497
Tire information ....................... 566 Tires .......................................... 446
Chains .................................. 266
Checking............................... 446
Glossary ............................... 571
If you have a flat tire ............. 524
Inflation pressure .................. 455
Replacing.............................. 524
Rotating tires ........................ 446
Size....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 265
Spare tire ...................... 524, 561
Tire identification number ..... 568
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 569
Warning light......................... 497
Tools ......................................... 525
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 554
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 173
Emergency towing ................ 486
Towing eyelet ....................... 488
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control ....................... 248
Trailer towing ........................... 172
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 247
Hybrid transmission .............. 183
P position switch ................... 184
Selecting a driving mode ...... 247
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Open door ............................. 495
Parking lock system .............. 494
PCS ...................................... 493
Seat belt reminder light ......... 496
Slip indicator ......................... 494
SRS ...................................... 493
Tire pressure......................... 497
Warning messages .................. 506
Washer
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Switch ........................... 204, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 408
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 171
Load limits............................. 554
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 602
Wheels ...................................... 458
Replacing wheels.................. 524
Size ....................................... 561
Window glasses....................... 153
Window lock switch ................ 153
Windows
Power windows ..................... 153
Rear window defogger .......... 368
Washer ......................... 204, 207
Windshield wipers ................... 204
Winter driving tips ................... 265
Wireless communication ........ 310
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 464
WMA disc ................................. 293