6199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion 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 auto-
matic 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
conditioning 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
weight150 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
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
6209-1. Specifications
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 l uggage 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
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 centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Tire related termMeaning
6219-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
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 corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, 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 asym- metrical 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 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
Tire related termMeaning
6229-1. Specifications
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 co ntains 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
656What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 565)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 588)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
660Alphabetical index
Doors ........................................ 114Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 117
Door glasses ......................... 147
Door lock............................... 115
Open door warning message ............................. 557
Outside rear view mirrors...... 142
Rear door child-protector ...... 116
Side doors............................. 114
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 128
Drive-Start Control .................. 161
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist system ............ 301
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 312
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 252 Constant speed
control mode....................... 257
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ........ 259 EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 580
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 582
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 547
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 547
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 555
If you have a flat tire ............. 565
If you lose your keys ............. 111
If you think something is wrong .............................. 545
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 539
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 540
If your vehicle overheats....... 585
Emergency flashers ................ 538
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 195
Compartment ........................ 485
Engine switch ....................... 195
Hood ..................................... 484
How to start the engine......... 195
Identification number ............ 600
If the engine will not start ...... 580
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 195
Immobilizer system .. ............... 76
Overheating .......................... 585
Engine coolant......................... 488 Capacity................................ 604
Checking............................... 488
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 312
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95E
661Alphabetical index
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 486Capacity ................................ 602
Checking ............................... 486
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 477
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 195
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 429
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
FFV .................................... 221, 610
Flat tire...................................... 565
Flex-fuel ............................ 221, 610
Flexible fuel vehicle......... 221, 610
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 606
Brake .................................... 607
Washer ................................. 494
Fog lights ................................. 216
Replacing light bulbs............. 530
Switch ................................... 216
Wattage ................................ 609
Foot well light .......................... 429
Four-wheel drive system ........ 296
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights ............... 430
Front seats ............................... 123 Adjustment ............................ 123
Cleaning................................ 473
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 128
Head restraints ..................... 132
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 426
Seat position memory ........... 128 Seat ventilators ..................... 426
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Wattage ................................ 609
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 609
Fuel ........................................... 601
Capacity................................ 601
Fuel gauge.............................. 95
Fuel pump shut off system ... 546
Gas station information......... 672
Information............................ 610
Refueling .............................. 220
Type.............................. 221, 601
Warning light......................... 548
Warning message................. 558
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption ....................... 107
Current fuel consumption ..... 107
Fuel filler door ......................... 220
Fuel pump shut off system..... 546
Fuses ........................................ 518
Garage door opener ................ 456
Gas station information .......... 672
Gauges ....................................... 95
Glove box ................................. 434
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667Alphabetical index
Side marker lights ................... 206Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs..... 528, 532
Wattage ................................ 609
Side mirrors ............................. 142 Adjusting and folding ............ 142
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 286
Mirror position memory ......... 128
Side turn signal lights ............. 204 Replacing light bulbs..... 528, 532
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 609
Snow tires ................................ 314
Spare tire .................................. 565
Inflation pressure .................. 607
Replacing .............................. 565
Storage location .................... 566
Spark plug ................................ 604
Specifications .......................... 592
Speedometer .............................. 95
Steering Column lock release ............. 196
Steering wheel Adjustment .................... 136, 137
Steering wheel position memory ................. 128
Steering wheel audio switches
*
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 609
Storage box .............................. 447
Storage feature ........................ 432
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
Sun visors ................................ 450 Switches
Automatic High Beam ........... 211
Back window defogger switch ......................... 414, 421
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 286
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 431
Cruise control switch ............ 266
Door lock switch ................... 115
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 128
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 252
Emergency flashers switch ... 538
Engine switch ....................... 195
Fog light switch ..................... 216
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 296
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 456
Ignition switch ....................... 195
Intuitive parking assist .......... 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................ 244
Light switches ....................... 206
Moon roof switches............... 154
Outside rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 414, 421
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 142
Personal/interior lights
main switch ........................ 430
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Power door lock switch ......... 115
Power window switches........ 147
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.