4846-1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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 aut omotive 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
520Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
528Alphabetical index
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 181, 183
Trip meter ......................... 200, 219
Trunk
Opener ....................................46
Trunk light
Wattage ................................. 469
Turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 188
USB port ................................... 286
Vanity mirrors........................... 297
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 459
Vehicle stability control........... 245
VSC............................................ 245
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 397
Seat belt reminder ................. 399
Smart key system.......... 409, 413
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system .... .......... ..... 397
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 399
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 397
Brake assist system .............. 397
Brake system ........................ 395
Charging system .... .......... ..... 396
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 397
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 397
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 397 Engine oil pressure ............... 396
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 396
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Low tire pressure .................. 399
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 397
Master warning light .............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Pretensioners ........................ 397
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 399
Slip indicator light .................. 397
Smart key system ......... 409, 413
SRS airbags .......................... 397
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 399
Warning messages .................. 407
Washer
Checking ............................... 343
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 261
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 308
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 256
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 458
Wheels ...................................... 357
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 284
Washer.................................. 229
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................... 38
Replacing the battery ............ 363
Wireless remote control key.... 38U
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