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
6519-1. 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
6529-1. 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
685What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode o r start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 568, 575.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 597)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 622)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
689Alphabetical index
Driving ...................................... 160Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 319
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 325
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257 Constant speed control mode .................................. 266
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 264
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 614
Replacing the battery ............ 539
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 614
If the engine will not start ...... 612
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 616
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 568
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 568
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 597
If you think something is wrong .............................. 566
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 622 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 559
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 561
If your vehicle overheats....... 620
Emergency flashers ................ 558
Engine Compartment ........................ 509
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 507
How to start the engine ........................ 193, 196
Identification number ............ 629
If the engine will not start ...... 612
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 620
Engine coolant......................... 513
Capacity................................ 633
Checking............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 511 Capacity................................ 631
Checking............................... 511
Oil level warning message.... 578
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 576
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
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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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696Alphabetical index
Side marker lights ................... 211Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 549, 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 291
Side turn signal lights ............. 209 Replacing light bulbs............. 555
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Smart key system .................... 123 Antenna location ................... 123
Entry functions ...................... 112
Starting the engine................ 196
Warning message ................. 591
Snow tires ................................ 327
Spare tire .................................. 597
Inflation pressure .................. 637
Replacing .............................. 597
Storage location .................... 598
Spark plug ................................ 633
Specifications .......................... 626
Speech command system
*.... 420
Speedometer .............................. 90
Steering Column lock release ..... 194, 199
Warning message ................. 594
Steering wheel
Adjustment .................... 140, 140
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Meter control switches ............ 95 Steering wheel audio
switches
*............................... 340
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Storage box.............................. 449
Storage feature ........................ 444
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 622
Sun visors ................................ 462
Switches Active traction control
switch ................................. 308
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 291
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 443
“CLUTCH START CANCEL” switch ................ 318
Crawl Control switch ............. 314
Cruise control switch ............ 271
Door lock switches................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 257
Emergency flashers switch ... 558
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 299
Garage door opener switches ............................. 479
697Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 211
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 249
Light switches ....................... 211
Moon roof switches ............... 153
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 310
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 428, 435
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power mode switch............... 203
Power outlet main switch ...... 465
Power window switches ........ 147
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 305
Seat heater switches ............ 439
Talk switch
*.......................... 420
Telephone switches
*............ 399
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 523
Turn signal lights................... 209
VSC off switch ...... 303, 320, 321
Window lock switch............... 147
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 221
Wireless charger switch ........ 472 Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights.................................. 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 119
Tailgate ................................. 118
Talk switch
*............................. 420
Telephone switches
*.............. 399
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 69
Tire inflation pressure............. 530 Maintenance data ................. 637
Warning light......................... 570
Warning message......... 577, 579
Tire information ....................... 643 Glossary ............................... 649
Size....................................... 645
Tire identification number ..... 644
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 647
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 522
Initializing .............................. 523
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 522
Registering ID codes ............ 524
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 523
Warning light......................... 570
Warning message......... 577, 579
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