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5859-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle 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 DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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5919-1. Specifications
9
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
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630Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 540
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 577
Brake .................................... 578
Power steering ...................... 578
Washer ................................. 465
Fog lights ................................. 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 497
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 580
Four-wheel drive system ........ 247
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 390
Front seats ............................... 129 Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 441
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 134
Seat heaters ......................... 387
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs............. 495
Wattage ................................ 580
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 496
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 580
Fuel ........................................... 572 Capacity ................................ 572
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 513
Information ............................ 581
Refueling............................... 214
Type ...................................... 572
Warning light ......................... 516
Warning message ................. 527 Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................... 94, 98
Current fuel consumption ................... 94, 98
Fuel filler door ......................... 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 513
Fuses ........................................ 488
Garage door opener ................ 425
Gas station information .......... 640
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 393
Grocery bag hooks.................. 408
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 452 P. 216
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 452
P. 579
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 572, 581
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 579
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference) P. 5 7 3
Engine oil type
P. 573