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Tire related termMeaning
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 tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined 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 determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and
dividing it by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe 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 components 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
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA 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
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................ 121
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch ....................................................... 121
Fog light switch.....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure warning select switch ................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch ............. 146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels...........................77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ........................................................... 550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T
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WasherChecking ............................................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................199
Switch ........................................................ 146
Washing and waxing .......................... 388
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................194
Load limits .............................................. 198
Weight ....................................................540
Wheels ......................................................435
Window glasses ...................................... 37
Window lock switch ............................... 37
Windows Power windows..................................... 64
Rear window defogger .................. 225
Washer ..................................................... 146
Windshield wipers
Position .....................................................201
Windshield wipers .............................. 146
Winter driving tips ................................. 199
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ............................. 34
Replacing the battery ...................... 440
WMA disc ............................................... 247
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