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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P.350)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.350)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.271)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coa ted parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
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 inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.352)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.352)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.272)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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Type A
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
*: The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applic able Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Tire size
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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Vehicle specifications
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly 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 luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning
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Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.......................................................................... 108
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 276
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 98
Trunk opener switch ................................... 96
TVD (Toruqe Vectoring Differential) switch.............................................................. 197
VSC OFF switch .......................................200
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Windshield wiper and washer switch143
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........ 215
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 70
Rev peak ............................................................. 71
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................58
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 57
Theft prevention labels............................... 60
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 273
Tire pressure warning light .................. 305
Tire information ............................................ 349 Glossary......................................................... 352
Size................................................................... 350
Tire identification number .................... 350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............351
Tire infration pressure ...................................76
Tire pressure display .................................. 273
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 273
Initializing ....................................................... 275
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 275
Registering ID codes ............................... 276
Tire pressure warning light .................. 305 Tires
Chains .............................................................204
Checking ......................................................... 271
Emergency tire puncture repair kit...... 311
If you have a flat tire ........................... 311, 321
Inflation pressure ........................................ 277
Information ....................................................349
Replacing .........................................................321
Rotating tires ................................................ 273
Size ....................................................................345
Snow tires ......................................................203
Spare tire ..........................................................321
Tire inflation pressure display function .......................................................................... 273
Tire pressure warning light .................. 305
Tire pressure warning system ............. 273
Tools........................................................ 312, 322
Top tether strap........................................ 43, 51
Toruqe Vectoring Differential (TVD) ... 197
Total load capacity ...................................... 340
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 127
Emergency towing....................................295
Towing eyelet............................................... 297
Trailer towing ................................................. 127
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................199
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................199
Trailer towing .................................................. 127
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................132
Driving mode select switch ....................192
M mode ........................................................... 135
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
Trip meters .........................................................72
Trunk .................................................................... 95 Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 96
Trunk features .............................................. 225
Trunk grip ......................................................... 97
Trunk light ......................................................... 97
Trunk opener main switch........................98
Trunk opener switch ................................... 96
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Trunk storage extension ........................ 226
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
TVD (Toruqe Vectoring Differential) ... 197
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 228
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 228
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................199
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................199
Vehicle identification number ................ 340
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............199
Vehicle sway warning display ....................76
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................219
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............199
W
Warning buzzer
Open door....................................................304
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 176
Brake Override System ......................... 302
Downshifting ..................................................135
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt.........................................................................304
Drive-Start Control .................................. 302
Electric power steering .......................... 302
High coolant temperature ................... 300
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
Low engine oil pressure.......................... 301
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 113
Parking brake .............................................. 302
Pre-collision braking................................. 158
Rear passengers’ seat belt ................... 305 Warning lights...............................................300
ABS.................................................................... 301
Automatic headlight leveling system304
Brake Override System .........................302
Brake system............................................... 300
Charging system....................................... 300
Driver’s and front pa ssenger’s seat belt
reminder light .......................................... 304
Drive-Start Control...................................302
Electric power steering...........................302
High coolant temperature.................... 300
LDA indicator ............................................. 303
Low engine oil pressure .......................... 301
Low fuel level .............................................. 304
Malfunction indicator lamp .................... 301
Master warning light................................ 305
Open door warning ................................ 304
Parking brake indicator ..........................302
Pre-collision system................................. 303
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ............................................................. 305
Slip indicator................................................ 303
SRS ..................................................................... 301
Tire pressure ............................................... 305
Warning message .......................................308
Warning message display.............................81
Washer Checking ....................................................... 270
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................203
Switch.................................................................143
Washing and waxing.................................. 238
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................126
Load limits .......................................................126
Weight............................................................ 340
Wheels ............................................................. 279 Size ....................................................................345
Window lock switch ...................................... 113
Windows Power windows ............................................. 112
Rear window defogger............................ 215