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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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*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distributi on for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 466
Talk switch ............................... 333
Telephone switch .................... 333
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 83
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 543
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 432
Initializing .............................. 432
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 432
Registering ID codes ............ 433
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 433
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 548 Tires .......................................... 431
Chains .................................. 263
Checking............................... 431
Glossary ............................... 553
If you have a flat tire ............. 506
Inflation pressure .................. 440
Replacing.............................. 506
Rotating tires ........................ 431
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 262
Spare tire ...................... 506, 543
Tire identification number ..... 550
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 432
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 551
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 507
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 536
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 167
Emergency towing ................ 472
Towing eyelet ....................... 474
Trailer towing ........................ 166
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 166
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Warning lightsABS....................................... 479
Automatic headlight leveling system ................... 480
Brake Override System......... 151
Brake system ........................ 478
Charging system ................... 478
Drive-Start Control ................ 151
Driver’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 480
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 478
Electric power steering ......... 479
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 480
High coolant temperature ..... 480
Low fuel level ........................ 480
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light.............. 480
Open door ............................. 480
PCS ...................................... 479
Seat belt reminder light ......... 480
Slip indicator ......................... 479
SRS ...................................... 479
Tire pressure......................... 481
Warning messages .................. 487 Washer
Checking............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Switch ........................... 192, 194
Washing and waxing ............... 394
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 165
Load limits ............................ 536
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 582
Wheels ...................................... 443 Replacing wheels ................. 506
Size....................................... 543
Window glasses ...................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows..................... 146
Rear window defogger.......... 362
Washer ......................... 192, 194
Windshield wipers ................... 192
Winter driving tips ................... 262
Wireless communication ........ 306
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 110Locking/Unlocking ................ 110
Panic mode........................... 111
Replacing the battery............ 449
WMA disc ................................. 289