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9-1. Specifications
Tire information
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Typical tire symbols
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5679-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Tire size( P. 568)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 568)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 446)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 450)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
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.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 449)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 561)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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2
3
4
5
6
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10
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9-1. Specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the 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)
Ty p e AType B
Tire size
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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2
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4
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6
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9-1. Specifications
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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9-3. Initialization
9
Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
• Maintenance required reminder
light (if equipped)
• Message indicating maintenance is
required (if
equipped)
After the maintenance is performedP. 416
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 4 4 7
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620Alphabetical index
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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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622Alphabetical index
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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
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