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6439-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Tire size ( P. 645)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 644)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 521)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the p lies in a tire.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Q uality Grading” that follows.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 649)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 649)
This means the press ure to which a tire may be inflated.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube insi de the tire and the tube mainta ins the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “ RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
Summer tire or all season tire ( P. 525)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Typical tire symbols
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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6449-1. Specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*:The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Iden tification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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6509-1. 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
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690Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 193, 196
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 597
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 635
Brake .................................... 636
Power steering ...................... 636
Washer ................................. 520
Fog lights ................................. 220 Replacing light bulbs............. 551
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 639
Four-wheel drive system ........ 299
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 442
Front seats ............................... 131
Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 496
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 549
Wattage ................................ 639
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 550
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 639 Fuel ........................................... 630
Capacity................................ 630
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 567
Information............................ 640
Refueling .............................. 224
Type...................................... 630
Warning light......................... 569
Warning message................. 579
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Current fuel
consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 226
Fuel pump shut off system..... 567
Fuses ........................................ 542
Garage door opener ................ 479
Gas station information .......... 700
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks.................. 460
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695Alphabetical index
Refueling .................................. 224Capacity ................................ 630
Fuel types ............................. 630
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 539
Fuses .................................... 542
Light bulbs ............................ 545
Tires ...................................... 597
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 539
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 664
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 500
Seat belt reminder light........... 569
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 55
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 497
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 569
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 568 Seat heaters ............................. 439
Seating capacity ...................... 174
Seats, Front.............................. 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Cleaning ............................... 496
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Seats, Rear ............................... 133
Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 496
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 133
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Camera sensor ..................... 230
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Radar sensor ........................ 230
Shift lever ......................... 201, 207 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 205
Manual transmission............. 207
S mode ................................. 204
Shift lock system ..................... 205
Side airbags ............................... 35
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 507 P. 226
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 507
P. 637
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 630, 640
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 637
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference) P. 6 3 1
Engine oil type
P. 631