5568-1. Specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement a s
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te st
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have p oor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on b raking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A ( the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the ge neration of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can c ause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passeng er
car tires must meet under the Fe deral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is pro perly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can c ause heat buildup and possible t ire
failure.
5578-1. 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
5588-1. 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
5598-1. 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
5608-1. 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
595What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 491)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 95)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 483, 491.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 504)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 530)
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
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
599Alphabetical index
If the warning message is displayed......................... 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you lose your keys ............. 123
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 481
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 473
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If your vehicle overheats ....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 472
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 217
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 217
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 217
Identification number ............ 539
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 217
Immobilizer system ................. 85
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant ......................... 418 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 407
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 217 Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 544
Brake .................................... 545
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244 Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 548
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
F
604Alphabetical index
Seating capacity ...................... 195
Seats, Front .............................. 147Adjustment ............................ 147
Adjustment precautions ........ 149
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access
system ......... ....................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 32
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Seats, Rear ............................... 150
Adjustment precautions ........ 151
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Head restraints ..................... 157
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 150
Sensor Automatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 254
Inside rear view mirror .......... 166
Intuitive parking assist .......... 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 272
Radar sensor ........................ 254
Service reminder indicators ... 100
Shift lever ................................. 225 Automatic transmission......... 225
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 229
Shift lock system ..................... 229
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 127 Side marker lights ................... 234
Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Side mirrors ............................. 167 Adjusting and folding ............ 167
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 305
Mirror position memory ......... 152
Side turn signal lights ............. 232 Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 466
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
Smart key system .................... 138
Antenna location ................... 138
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the engine ............... 217
Warning message................. 500
Snow tires ................................ 333
Spare tire .................................. 504 Inflation pressure .................. 546
Replacing.............................. 504
Storage location.................... 505
Spark plug ................................ 543
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer............................ 105
Steering Column lock release ............. 218
Steering wheel
Adjustment.................... 161, 162
Steering wheel position memory ................. 152
Steering wheel audio switches
*
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Storage box.............................. 375
Storage feature ........................ 360
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 378