Tire Terminology And Definitions
TermDefinition
B-Pillar The
vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for
a minimum of three hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation
pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire
placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity,
the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Note:
The proper cold tire inflation
pressure is listed on the driver’s side
B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's
side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at
least monthly and inflate to the
recommended pressure for your vehicle.
0806115150USExample Tire Placard Location (Door)0806115151USExample Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
INDEX
Accessories Purchased By TheOwner....................3
Active Aerodynamics ...........55
Active Safety Systems ..........90
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ..................92
Adaptive Cruise Control .........151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............151
Additives, Fuel ............. .240
AFS Function ................34
AirBag.................. .109
Air Bag Operation ...........110
Air Bag Warning Light ........108
Driver Knee Air Bag ..........111
Enhanced Accident
Response .............114,192
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....192
Front Air Bag .............109
If Deployment Occurs ........114
Knee Impact Bolsters ........111
Maintaining Your Air Bag System. .117
Maintenance ............. .117
Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light ................. .109
Side Air Bags .............111
Transporting Pets ...........127
Air Bag Light .............108,128 Air Pressure
Tires .................. .216
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....146
Alfa DNA System .............143
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ....90
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........31
Automatic Headlights ...........33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................42
Automatic Transmission ........137
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........93
B-Pillar Location .............212
Battery .................. .200
Battery Recharging ...........201
Belts, Seat ................ .128
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........93
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............226
Brakes .................. .234
Brake Fluid Level ...........200
Brightness, Interior Lights ........38
Bulbs, Light ............... .129
Camera, Rear .............. .163
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front Spoiler ..................55
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......127Cargo Tie-Downs
..............50
Certification Label ............166
Changing A Flat Tire ...........208
Chart, Tire Sizing .............209
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .............86
Checking Levels .............198
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . .127
Checks, Safety ..............127
Child Restraint ..............117
Child
Restraints
Booster Seats .............120
Child Seat Installation ........125
How To Stow An unused ALR
Seat Belt ............... .124
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .119
LATCH Positions ...........121
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .121
Older Children And Child
Restraints .............. .119
Seating Positions ...........120
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . .126
Clean Air Gasoline ............239
Cleaning Wheels ................ .221
Climate Control ............40,43
Close The Hood ...............49
Compact Spare Tire ...........220
Contract, Service .............247
