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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the
tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed or
not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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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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Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
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 center-
line of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rub-
ber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or side-
wall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and
rim system in which the rim is designed with rim
flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is
designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a
manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the
air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tube-
less tire that contains the inflating medium within
the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in
the carcass
Tire related termMeaning
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Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bearswhite lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri- cal tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multi-
purpose 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 permis-
sible 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 elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose 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 adjacent
plies
Tire related termMeaning
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Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sus-
tains 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 correspond-
ing standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective 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 Dri-
ving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-
Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an
Alpine Symbol (
) on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
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
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Item to initialize
The following Item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 4 3 2
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 506)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 533)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 113
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 533
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Energy monitor .................. 96, 103
Engine Accessory mode ................... 169
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch........................ 168
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 168
Identification number ............ 538
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 519
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 168
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 480
Engine oil Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine switch .......................... 168 Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 368
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 252
Warning light......................... 479
EV indicator ............................... 99
EV drive mode ......................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73