3578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The 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
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
Tire related termMeaning
3608-1. Specifications
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
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
383What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you turn the key while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? (→P. 136)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 136)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 327)
●Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 140)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 137)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 113)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
386Alphabetical index
Care................................... 224, 227Aluminum wheels.................. 225
Exterior ................................. 224
Interior................................... 227
Seat belts .............................. 228
Chains....................................... 198
Child restraint system ............... 53 Infant seats, definition ............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Convertible seat, definition ..... 54
Convertible seat,installation ...................... 59, 60
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors................................. 58
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 63
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation ....... 62
Child safety ................................ 52 Airbag precautions .................. 36
Back door precautions ............ 95
Battery precautions ............... 250
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 29
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 113
Power window precautions ... 114
Rear door child-protectors ...... 92
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 272
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors......................... 92
Cleaning ........................... 224, 227 Aluminum wheels.................. 225
Exterior ................................. 224
Interior................................... 227
Seat belts .............................. 228 Clock........................................... 81
Clutch ....................................... 343
Condenser................................ 248
Coolant ..................................... 246
Capacity................................ 341
Checking............................... 246
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 197
Cooling system........................ 246 Engine overheating............... 330
CRS (Child Restraint System) .................................... 53
Cruise control .......................... 188
Warning lights ....................... 304
Cup holders ............................. 215
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 363
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393Alphabetical index
Shift lever ......................... 139, 142Automatic transmission......... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 140
Manual transmission ............. 142
Shift lock system ..................... 140
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side doors .................................. 89
Side mirrors ............................. 111 Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Snow tires ................................ 197
Spare tire .................................. 313 Inflation pressure .................. 345
Storage location .................... 313
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications .......................... 336
Speedometer .............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 137
Steering wheel ......................... 107 Adjustment ............................ 107
Audio switches ...................... 210
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 285
Wattage ................................ 346
Storage feature ........................ 214
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 333
Sun visors ................................ 220 Switches
Audio remote control switches ............................. 210
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 183
Cruise control switch ............ 188
Door lock switches.................. 91
Emergency flashers switch ... 292
Engine switch ....................... 136
Fog light switch ..................... 148
Hazard switch ....................... 292
Ignition switch ....................... 136
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch........................ 178
Light switch ........................... 145
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 111
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 168
Power door lock switch ........... 91
Power window switches........ 113
Rear window defogger switch ................................. 206
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 153
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 255
VSC OFF switch ................... 193
Window lock switch .............. 113
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 150
395Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 302
Key reminder ........................ 137
Open door ............................. 304
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 165
Seat belt reminder ................ 304
Warning lights............................ 73
ABS....................................... 303
Automatic High Beam indicator .............................. 304
Brake system ....... ................. 302
Charging system ................... 302
Cruise control indicator ......... 304
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....... 304
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 303
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 302
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator .............................. 304
Low engine oil pressure ........ 302
Low fuel level ........................ 304
Low windshield washer fluid ..................................... 305
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 306
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 302
Open door ............................. 304
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 303
Slip indicator ......................... 304
SRS ...................................... 303
Tire pressure......................... 305 Washer ............................. 150, 153
Checking............................... 251
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 197
Switch ........................... 150, 153
Washing and waxing ............... 224
Weight ...................................... 336
Wheels ...................................... 265 Replacing.............................. 265
Size....................................... 345
Window glasses ...................... 113
Window lock switch ................ 113
Windows................................... 113 Power windows..................... 113
Rear window defogger.......... 206
Washer ................................. 150
Windshield wipers ................... 150
Winter driving tips ................... 197
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 85 Locking/Unlocking .................. 85
Replacing the battery............ 270
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