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5508-1. 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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5568-1. 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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597Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 201, 204
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Flat tire...................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 541
Brake .................................... 542
Power steering ...................... 542
Washer ................................. 424
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 545
Four-wheel drive system ........ 297
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 348
Front seats ............................... 139
Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Wattage ................................ 545
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 454
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 545 Fuel ........................................... 536
Capacity................................ 536
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system ... 474
Information............................ 546
Refueling .............................. 232
Type...................................... 536
Warning light......................... 476
Warning message................. 486
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel
consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door ......................... 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 474
Fuses ........................................ 446
Garage door opener ................ 383
Gas station information .......... 608
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 351
Grocery bag hooks.................. 366
F
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602Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 265
Radiator .................................... 419
Radio
*
Rear differential lock system............................ 303
Rear seat
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning................................ 400
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Rear side marker lights ........... 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Wattage ................................ 545
Rear step bumper .................... 130
Rear turn signal lights............. 217 Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 545
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors...... 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Refueling .................................. 232
Capacity................................ 536
Fuel types ............................. 536
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 234
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 443
Fuses .................................... 446
Light bulbs ............................ 449
Tires...................................... 504
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 443
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 570
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required....... 404R
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608
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P
. 41
1 P
. 234
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P
. 41
1
P. 543
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P.536, 54 6
Cold tire inflation pressureP.543
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference) P. 5 3 7
Engine oil type
P. 53 7