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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
3948-1. Specifications
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
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Vehicle specifications
Rim diameter (Wheel diame-
ter)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 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 nor-
mal occupant weight (distributed in accor-
dance 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 rein forced 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 l ess than 90 degrees
to the centerlin e of the tread
Carcass
The tire structure, ex cept tread and side-
wall rubber which, when inflated, bears the
load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread
or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
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
428What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Turn the engine switch to
ACC or ON, or start the
engine.
Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display. ( P.357)
When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.348, 357.
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and repair the flat tire
temporarily with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit.
( P.358)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.377)
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
431Alphabetical Index
Electric Power Steering (EPS)............................................... 262Warning light ........................ 350
Electronic key ......................... 102 Battery-saving fun ction......... 112
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 370
Replacing the battery ........... 328
Emergency flashers ............... 338
Emergency tire puncture ....... 358
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 348
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 357
If the battery is discharged ... 372
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 370
If the engin e will not start ..... 367
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 369
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 339
If you have a flat tire ............. 358
If you lose your keys ............ 369
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 346
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 377
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 338
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 341
If your vehicle overheats ...... 375
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 147
Compartment ....................... 305
Engine switch ....................... 145
Fuel pump shut off system ... 347
Hood..................................... 302
How to start the engine ........ 145
Identification number ............ 381 If the engine will not start......367
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency .................338
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...........................................145
Overheating ..........................375
Tachometer.............................88
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................383
Checking ..............................307
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................266
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................88
Engine immobilizer system .....80
Engine oil Capacity ...............................382
Checking ..............................305
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................266
Warning light.........................349
Engine oil temperature gauge .94
Engine switch .........................145 Auto power off fun ction .........148
Changing the engine switch modes.................................147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................338
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................262 Warning light.........................350
Event data recorder (EDR) .........7
EyeSight ..................................170 Adaptive Cruise Control .......190
Conventional Cruise Control 207
Lane Departure Warning ......220
Lane Sway Warning .............222
Lead Vehicle Start Alert ........224
Malfunction ...........................228
Pre-Collision Braking System...........................................179
432Alphabetical Index
Pre-Collision Throttle Manage-ment ................................... 215
Temporary stop .................... 228
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 315
Vehicles without a spare tire 358
Floor mats ................................. 22
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 384
Brake ............................ 308, 385
Clutch ................................... 308
Manual transmission ............ 385
Washer ................................. 311
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 56
Front position lights Wattage ................................ 387
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 119
Cleaning ....................... 291, 293
Correct driving posture ........... 23
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 .......................................330
G
Gauges ......................................88
G-force .......................................96
Glove box ................................279
H
Head restraints .......................123
Headlight aim ..........................332
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...........262
Hood Open.....................................302
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....22
Horn .........................................125
I
I/M test .....................................299
Identification Engine ..................................381