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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 luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing 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 determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are 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
BeadThe 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 components in the
bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate 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
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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 tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the insi de 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 manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht 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 permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated
tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective 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-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
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 corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective 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
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
*1: U.S.A. only
*2: If equipped
The following item must be initialize
d for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected , or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
*1After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 449
Oil maintenanceP. 462
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes
P. 474
Power windowWhen functioning abnormallyP. 161
Moon roofP. 164
Multi-terrain Monitor*2After reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 337
613What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 527)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 518, 527.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 531)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(P. 556)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
616Alphabetical index
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Console box ........................................... 404
Cool box .................................................... 417
Cooling system ..................................... 463Engine overheating.......................... 553
Conversation mirror ........................... 420
Crawl Control ....................................... 348
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control..... 258
Cup holders ............................................ 406
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 36
Current fuel consumption ................... 95
Customizable features ....................... 584
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 352
Daytime running light system ............ 214
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 388
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 389
Rear window ....................................... 389
Differential ............................................... 565
Dimension ............................................... 560
Display Drive information ..................................95
Multi-information display .................. 93
Warning message ............................. 527
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 455
Doors.......................................................... 108 Back door ................................................. 115
Door glasses ......................................... 160
Door lock ................................................108
Open door warning light.............. 520
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 157
Rear door child-protector.................. 111
Drive information .................................... 95
Drive-Start Control ...............................170 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 145
Driving ........................................................168
AVS switch ........................................... 343
Break-in tips ...........................................170
Correct posture .................................... 28
Procedures ............................................ 168
Winter drive tips ................................ 374
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 258
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 98
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key .......................................... 104 Battery-saving function .................... 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 547
Replacing the battery ...................... 492
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 547
If the engine will not start ...............545
If the vehicle has discharged battery ....................... 550
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...................................................... 510
If the warning buzzer sounds ....... 518
If the warning light turns on ........... 518
If you have a flat tire ............................531
If you lose your keys................ 105, 107
If you think something is wrong.....................................................516
If your vehicle becomes stuck......................................................556
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................... 511
If your vehicle overheats ................553
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Emergency flashers .............................508
EngineAccessory mode................................. 201
Brake Override System .................. 169
Compartment..................................... 459
Drive-Start Control............................ 170
Hood ....................................................... 458
How to start the engine ................. 200
Identification number .......................562
If the engine will not start............... 545
Ignition switch (engine switch)... 200
Overheating ........................................ 553
Engine compartment cover ............. 460
Engine coolant....................................... 463 Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking................................................463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 374
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ...................................................461 Capacity .................................................562
Checking................................................. 461
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 374
Warning message .............................529
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 462
Engine switch .........................................200
Engine switch light ...............................400
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ........................................................ 531
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................566
Brake........................................................ 567
Steering ................................................. 568
Washer ..................................................... 471
Fog lights.................................................... 221 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 505
Switch ........................................................ 221
Four-wheel drive system....................344
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 520
Front seats ................................................. 132 Adjustment.............................................. 132
Cleaning................................................. 445
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory.................145
Head restraints .................................... 150
Seat heaters ..........................................398
Seat position memory .......................145
Front turn signal lights ............................211 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 501
Turn signal lever .....................................211
Wattage .................................................569F
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Seat heaters ............................................ 398
Seat ventilators ...................................... 399
Seat position memory...........................145
Seats...................................................132, 134Adjustment ................................... 132, 134
Adjustment precautions ........ 133, 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation............................. 58
Cleaning .................................................445
Driving position memory ................ 145
Head restraint ....................................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat position memory....................... 145
Ventilators ............................................ 399
Sensor Automatic headlight system ...........214
Automatic High Beam system ..... 216
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 156
Intuitive parking assist-sensor .....270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ...... 250
Radar sensor ........................................ 234
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................................... 224
Service reminder indicators ............... 84
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................. 206
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 209
Shift lock system....................................208
Side airbags ............................................... 36
Side mirrors .............................................. 157 Adjusting and folding........................ 157
Blind Spot Monitor............................. 361 Side turn signal lights ..............................211
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 505
Turn signal lever .....................................211
Smart access system with push-button start................................. 125 Antenna location.................................. 125
Starting the engine ............................200
Snow tires .................................................376
Spare tire ................................................... 531 Inflation pressure............................... 568
Storage location ................................. 532
Spark plug ............................................... 564
Specifications......................................... 560
Speedometer ............................................ 90
Steering lock Column lock release ....................... 203
Steering wheel ........................................ 153 Adjustment..............................................153
Audio switches
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Heated steering wheel ................... 397
Steering wheel position memory.................................................145
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 505
Storage feature ..................................... 403
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........556
Sunshade Roof ............................................................164
Sun visors................................................... 419
Switch Automatic High Beam switch ....... 216
AVS switch ........................................... 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ................................................... 362
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 345