5088-1. Specifications
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 d oes not have a tube and air is directly put in to 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.511)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.502)
This means the pressure to w hich 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.410)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewal l. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identifi ed by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use
only.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the
tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire
Identification Number
(TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
5098-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Type BDOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
■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 dig-
its)
Speed symbol (alphabet with
one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
7 L U H V H F W L R Q \
Q D P H V
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
5128-1. Specifications
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
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupant s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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 leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’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 vehicl e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
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
Tire related termMeaning
Alphabetical Index555
EV indicator .............................. 71
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 471Tire pressure warning system........................................... 412
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 405, 501
Hybrid transmission.............. 501
Rear differential .................... 501
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Switch................................... 244
Footwell lights ..... ................... 352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 462
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 237
Front seat heaters .................. 349
Front seats .............................. 160 Adjustment ........................... 160
Cleaning ............................... 387
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 166
Memory recall function ......... 165
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat position memory .......... 163
Seat ventilators .................... 349
Front side marker lights ........ 237 Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504 Fuel
Capacity ...............................497
Fuel gauge .......................93, 99
Gas station information ........584
Information ......... ..................505
Refueling ..............................249
Type .............................497, 505
Warning light ........................462
Fuel filler door.........................250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................482
Refueling ..............................249
Fuel gauge...........................93, 99
Fuses .......................................436
G
Garage door opene r ...............375
Gas station information .........584
Gauges ................................93, 99
Glove box ................................356
H
Headlight aim ..........................438 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............544
Headlights ...............................237 Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
Light switch...........................237
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Head restraints .......................166
Heated steering wheel............349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........349
Outside rear view mirrors .....344
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............439
Hill-start assist control...........326
560Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504
Rear view mirror Digital Rear-view Mirror........ 172
Inside rear view mirror.......... 170
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 181
Rear window defogger ........... 344
Rear window wiper ................. 247
Refueling ................................. 249 Capacity ............................... 497
Fuel types..................... 497, 505
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 250
Regenerative braking ............... 71
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 433
Fuses ................................... 436
Light bulbs ............................ 439
Tires ..................................... 471
Wiper insert .......................... 429
Wireless remote control battery........................................... 433
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................. 535
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 534
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 391
Road accident cautions ........... 76
Road Sign Assist .................... 279
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 279
S
Seat belt reminder light . 462, 463
Seat belts .................................. 29 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ....................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 31
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 54 Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt ..............................387
Emergency Locking Retractor 31
How to wear your seat belt .....30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................29
Reminder light and buzzer .462, 463
Seat belt extender ..................30
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners ........................535
Seat belt pretensioners ..........32
SRS warning light .................458
Seat heaters ............................349
Seating capacity .....................205
Seat position memory ............163
Seats Adjustment precautions 160, 161
Adjustment ...................160, 161
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................50
Cleaning ...............................387
Driving position memory .......163
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...........................................162
Head restraint .......................166
Properly sitting in the seat ......27
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
Seat position memory...........163
Seat ventilators.....................349
Seat ventilators .. .....................349
Secondary Collision Brake ....327
Sensor Automatic headlight system .238
Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....294
Digital Rear-view Mirror ........176
Inside rear view mirror ..........171
Intuitive parking assist ..........298
584
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.398)
Power back door switch
* ( P.145)
Fuel filler door opener switch ( P.250)
Fuel filler door ( P.250)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.502)
Hood lock release lever ( P.398)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.497
Cold tire infl ation pressureP.502
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill reference)P.498
Engine oil typeP.498
A
B
C
D
E
F