5448-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under co ntrolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can c ause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
5468-1. Specifications
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
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
Tire related termMeaning
5488-1. Specifications
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
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 cont ains 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
Tire related termMeaning
5498-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
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
577What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 204)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 206)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 161)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 207)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(→P. 510)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 512)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. (→P. 217)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 207)
●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. 181)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of
time. ( →P. 206)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be tu rned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
581Alphabetical index
CareAluminum wheels.................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 401
Seat belts .............................. 402
Cargo capacity ......................... 201
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 339
Child restraint system ............... 54 Booster seats installation ........ 64
Convertible seats
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 47
Infant seats definition .............. 61
Infant seats installation ........... 56
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 67
Installing CRS
with seat belts....................... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap .............. 70
LATCH anchors ...................... 67 Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions................. 426, 517
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 426, 517
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 54
Moon roof precautions .......... 187
Power window lock switch .... 181
Power window precautions ... 183
Rear door child-protectors .... 153
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 456
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 353
Trunk precautions ................. 158
Child-protectors ...................... 153
Cleaning ........................... 398, 401 Aluminum wheels ................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts.............................. 402
C
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
592Alphabetical index
Shift lever ................................. 213Hybrid transmission .............. 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 217
S mode ................................. 215
Shift lock system ..................... 217
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs ................... 462, 467, 470
Wattage ................................ 534
Side mirrors ............................. 179
Adjusting and folding ............ 179
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 290
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 470
Turn signal lever ................... 219
Smart key system .................... 160
Antenna location ................... 160
Entry functions .............. 150, 156
Starting the hybrid system .... 204
Snow tires ................................ 340
Spare tire .................................. 496 Inflation pressure .................. 532
Storage location .................... 496
Spark plug ................................ 530
Specifications .......................... 526 Speedometer.............................. 96
Sport mode .............................. 333
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 207
Steering wheel ......................... 175 Adjustment............................ 175
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches ..................... 101, 113
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Storage feature ........................ 357
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 523
Sun visors ................................ 364
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 185
Switches
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 230
Brake hold switch ................. 224
Compass switch ................... 392
Cruise control switch ............ 270
Door lock switches................ 152
Driving mode select switches ............................. 333
Emergency flasher switch..... 474
EV drive mode switch ........... 210
595Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ............................. 364Wattage ................................ 534
Vanity mirrors .......................... 364 Vanity lights .......................... 364
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification number ................................... 527
Vehicle proximity notification system ...................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 283
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 283
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 278
Downshifting ......................... 216
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 481
Intuitive parking assist .......... 307
Lane departure alert
function ............................... 261
Light reminder ....................... 229
Open door ............................. 154
Open hood ............................ 414
Open moon roof .................... 186
Open trunk ............................ 157
Parking brake........................ 481
Pre-collision warning............. 249
Seat belt reminder ................ 483
Vehicle sway warning ........... 262
Warning lights............................ 91
ABS....................................... 481
Brake hold operated indicator .............................. 481
Brake system ....... ................. 480 Electric power steering ......... 481
ICS OFF indicator ................. 482
LDA indicator ........................ 481
Low fuel level ........................ 483
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 480
Master warning light ............. 483
Parking brake indicator ......... 481
PCS warning light ................. 482
Seat belt reminder light......... 483
Slip indicator ......................... 482
SRS ...................................... 480
Tire pressure ........................ 483
Warning messages.................. 490
Washer ..................................... 234
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 338
Switch ................................... 234
Washing and waxing ............... 398
Weight ...................................... 526
Cargo capacity...................... 201
Load limits ............................ 201
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 526
Wheels ...................................... 446 Replacing.............................. 446
Size....................................... 532
Window glasses ...................... 181
Window lock switch ................ 181
Windows................................... 181 Power windows..................... 181
Rear window defogger.......... 348
Washer ................................. 234
Windshield wipers ................... 234
Winter driving tips ................... 338
Wireless charger ..................... 368
Wireless remote control ......... 146 Battery-Saving Function ....... 162
Locking/Unlocking ........ 150, 156
Panic mode........................... 147
Replacing the battery............ 455
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.