5648-1. Specifications
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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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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 the plies in the tire
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
Tire related termMeaning
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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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference 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
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
(on some models)• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 420
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres-sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 446
596What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 500)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 223)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 497, 507)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 90)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start th e hybrid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 507)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 497, 507.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 513)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 541)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen 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
601Alphabetical index
ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 123
Eco drive mode ........................ 355
Eco-friendly driving information ............................ 121
Eco guide ................................. 123
Eco score ................................. 123
EDR (Event data recorder) .......... 9
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 78
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 304 Warning light ......................... 499
Electronic key .......................... 150
Battery-saving function ......... 166
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 527
Replacing the battery ............ 470
Emergency flashers ................ 490 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 497
If a warning light turns on ..... 497
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 507
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 530
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 527
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 525
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising................................... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 513
If you lose your keys ............. 151
If you think something is wrong ................................. 496
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 541
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 491
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 493
If your vehicle overheats....... 537
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 208
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch ....................... 206
Hood ..................................... 429
How to start the hybrid
system .......... ...................... 206
Identification number ............ 545
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 491
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 206
Overheating .......................... 537
Power switch ........................ 206
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Engine coolantCapacity ................................ 548
Checking ............................... 436
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 360
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 100
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 433
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 360
Engine switch .......................... 206
Enhanced VSC ......................... 303
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 304
Warning light ......................... 499
EV drive mode.......................... 213
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 9
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 530
Flat tire...................................... 513
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 549
Hybrid transmission .............. 549
Washer ................................. 439
Front interior light ................... 379
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 500
Front personal lights ............... 380
Front seats ............................... 171 Adjustment ............................ 171
Cleaning................................ 416
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 175
Seat heaters ......................... 375
Seat ventilators ..................... 375 Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 230
Replacing light bulbs .... 478, 486
Wattage ................................ 552
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 477, 486
Turn signal lever ................... 222
Wattage ................................ 552
Fuel Capacity................................ 546
Fuel gauge............................ 100
Information............................ 553
Refueling .............................. 242
Type.............................. 546, 553
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel consumption ................... 145
Fuel filler door ......................... 242
Refueling .............................. 242
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 245
Fuses ........................................ 473
Garage door opener ................ 403
Gauges ..................................... 100
Glove box ................................. 382
Grocery bag hooks.................. 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 175
Head-up display....................... 136
Headlights ................................ 230
Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 233
Automatic High Beam ........... 234
Light switch ........................... 230
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 233
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