3908-1. Specifications
Tire size (P.391)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.391)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.312)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coat ed parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the pl ies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on th e 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 t he tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (P.393)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.393)
This means the pressure to w hich a tire may be inflated.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.313)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewal l. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
C
D
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Vehicle specifications
would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may differ
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause 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 passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
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 tha t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl ation pressure
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 pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
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Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, 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 occu-
pants specified in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupan ts in a vehicle as
specified in the thi rd column of Table 1
*
below
Production options weight
The combined weight o f installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3
kg) in excess of the s tandard 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
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Tire related termMeaning
3968-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the ti re extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange
tire and rim system i n 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 cav-
ity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e 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
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts manufacturer as
primarily 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
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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
Open splice
Any parting at any junction of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for us e 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
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materi-
als, that, when mount ed on an automotive
wheel, provides the tr action 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 substan-
tially 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 bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, exclud-
ing elevations due to labeling, decoration,
or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a ti re between the tread
and bead
Tire related termMeaning
432Alphabetical Index
Pre-Collision Throttle Manage-ment ................................... 215
Temporary stop .................... 227
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 315
Vehicles without a spare tire 358
Floor mats ................................. 20
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 384
Brake ............................ 308, 385
Clutch ................................... 308
Manual transmission ............ 385
Washer ................................. 311
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 55
Front position lights Wattage ................................ 387
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 119
Cleaning ....................... 291, 293
Correct driving posture ........... 21
Head restraints ..................... 123
Seat heaters ......................... 276
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 158
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 334
Turn signal lever ................... 155
Wattage ................................ 387
Fuel Capacity ............................... 381
Fuel gauge ............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 347
Information ........................... 388
Refueling .............................. 167
Type ..................................... 381
Warning light ........................ 351 Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................369
Refueling ..............................167
Fuel gauge.................................88
Fuel pump shut off system ....347
Fuses .......................................331
G
Gauges ......................................88
G-force .......................................96
Glove box ................................279
H
Head restraints .......................123
Headlight aim ..........................333
Headlights High Beam Assist system .....162
Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Wattage ................................387
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................270
Outside rear view mirrors .....272
Seat heaters ....... ..................276
High Beam Assist ...................162
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............334
Hill-start assist control...........261
Hood Open.....................................302
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....20
Horn .........................................125
I
I/M test .....................................299
Identification Engine ..................................381
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Vehicle.................................. 380
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............................................... 145Auto power off function ........ 148
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 338
Illuminated entry system ....... 277
Indicators .................................. 85
Initialization Power windows .................... 129
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 317
Inside rear view mirror........... 126
Instrument panel light control. 91
Interior lights .......................... 277
J
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 303
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 359
Jack handle ............................. 359
Jam protection function Power windows .................... 129
K
Keyless entrySmart key system................. 111
Wireless remote control ....... 103
Keys Battery-saving fun ction......... 112
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ....................... 145
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 369
If you lose your keys ............ 368
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry................ 105, 111
Mechanical key .................... 102
Replacing the battery ........... 329 Warning buzzer .................... 111
Wireless remote control........103
Knee airbags .............................27
L
Lane Departure Warning ........219
Lane Sway Warning ................221
Language (multi-information dis- play) .........................................98
LATCH anchors.........................70
Lead Vehicle Start Alert .........223
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............302
Hood lock release lever ........302
Shift lever .....................149, 153
Turn signal lever ...................155
Wiper lever ...........................165
License plate lights Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Light Wattage ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing .............................334
Lights Headlight switch ...................158
High Beam Assist system .....162
Interior lights .........................277
Interior lights list ...................277
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Trunk light ............................. 110
Turn signal lever ...................155
Vanity lights ..........................284
Wattage ................................387
Welcome light illumination con-trol ......................................160
Lock steering column ............145
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..300
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General maintenance ........... 296
Maintenance date................. 380
Maintenance requirements... 295
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 349
Manual transmission ............. 153
Master warning light .............. 353
Menu icons ............................... 93
Meter Clock ...................................... 88
Indicators................................ 85
Instrument panel light control . 91
Meters .................................... 88
Multi-information display ........ 93
Settings .................................. 98
Warning lights....................... 348
Warning messages............... 357
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.......... 126
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers .................................... 272
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Vanity mirrors ....................... 284
Multi-information display......... 93 Audio system-linked display ... 98
Driving information ................. 94
Menu icons ............................. 93
Meter control switches ........... 94
Navigation system-linked display............................................. 98
Pop-up display ....................... 93
Settings .................................. 98
Sport information .................... 96
Tire pressure ........................ 315
Warning messages............... 357
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 98
Noise from under vehicle .......... 5
O
Odometer...................................90
Odometer and trip meter display
Display change button ............90
Display items ..........................91
Oil Engine oil..............................382
Opener Fuel filler door.......................167
Hood .....................................302
Trunk ....................................109
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ...........................127
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) ..231
Folding..................................127
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ....................................272
RCTA function.......................231
Outside temperature ................88
Overheating.............................374
P
Paddle shift switches .....151, 152
Panic mode .............................103
Parking brake Operation..............................156
Parking lights Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Power and torque curve...........96
Power outlets ..........................284
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ...................261Warning light.........................350
Power windows Jam protection function ........129
Operation..............................129
Window lock switch ..............130
Pre-Collision Braking System179 Function................................179
Warning message.................357