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Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 7 8 0 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 7 8 0 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (→ P. 639)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, 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
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Tire related termMeaning
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
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 corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe 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 manufacturer, 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 asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
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Tire related termMeaning
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose 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
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 dimen-
sion 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 elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10000 lb. or
less
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Tire related termMeaning
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 materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the trac-
tion 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 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 corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due
to labeling, decoration, or protective 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
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Abbreviation list
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I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
KDSSKinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LDALane Departure Alert
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NNormal
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
RDSRadio Data System
RSCARoll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
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Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment................................67, 71, 82
Adjustment precautions ....................... 70, 80, 85
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........................... 155
Cleaning.................................................. 601
Driver’s seat position memory....... 82
Folding down the second seatbacks ...................................... 73, 74
Folding down the third seats .......... 76
Head restraint......................................... 86
Properly sitting in the seat ............... 124
Seat heaters .......................................... 557
Seat position memory ........................ 82
Ventilated seats .................................. 557
Service reminder indicators ............202
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................742
Shift lever lighting .................................525
Shift lock system .................................... 742
Side airbags.............................................. 126
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............ 675, 677
Switch ...................................................... 223
Wattage.................................................. 769 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ..........................101
Mirror position memory ....................82
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................680
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ...................................34
Entry functions ......................................... 31
Starting the engine.............................. 183
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 768
Storage location .................................726
Spark plug ............................................... 763
Specifications ......................................... 758
Speedometer ...........................................199
Steering Column lock release ......................... 187
Fluid .......................................................... 768
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................... 97
Audio switches ................................... 466
Heated steering wheel ................... 555
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................82
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs .......................680
Storage feature ..................................... 529
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....752
Sun visors ................................................. 544
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Switch“ENGINE START STOP”
switch .....................................................183
Engine switch ........................................183
“2nd STRT” switch .............................. 192
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ....................................................327
“DAC” switch ...................................... 336
Emergency flasher Switch ............684
Fog light switch....................................237
Hazard light Switch ..........................684
Heated steering wheel switch ....555
Height control off switch ............... 320
Ignition switch........................................183
Light switches.......................................223
Power door lock switch.....................52
Power window switch...................... 105
“RSCA OFF” switch ............................ 141
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................. 417
Transmission shift switch ................. 193
Window lock switch ......................... 105
Wipers and washer switch........... 240
Tachometer .............................................. 199
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 680
Switch .......................................................223
Talk switch
*.............................................496
Telephones switch
*.............................496
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 121
Engine immobilizer system ..............119 Tire inflation pressure ......................... 643
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 780
Size............................................................ 776
Tire identification number.............. 775
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....778
Tires Chains .......................................................371
Checking .............................................. 636
If you have a flat tire .......................... 726
Inflation pressure............................... 768
Information ............................................ 774
Pressure warning system.............. 636
Replacing ............................................... 726
Rotating tires ....................................... 636
Size........................................................... 768
Snow tires ................................................371
Spare tire ................................................ 726
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 636
Tools ........................................................... 726
Total load capacity ...............................369
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................394
Emergency towing........................... 685
Trailer towing .......................................375
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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TRAC.........................................................340
Traction control .....................................340
Trailer towing.......................................... 375
Transmission shift switches ................ 193
Trip information display....................... 216
Trip meter ................................................. 199
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............ 676, 677
Switch ........................................................196
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity mirrors ............................................545
Vehicle identification number ......... 759
Vehicle load limits ................................369
Ventilators ...............................................557
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....339
Warning buzzers Brake system .........................................710
Open door ...............................697, 709
Open glass hatch reminder ........... 710
Seat belt reminder............................. 697
Third power seat................................... 76 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 695
Brake system....................................... 693
Charging system ............................... 694
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................. 696
Low fuel level....................................... 697
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 694
Master warning light........................ 698
Open door ........................................... 697
PCS .......................................................... 695
Seat belt reminder light .................. 697
Slip indicator light.............................. 695
SRS airbags.......................................... 695
Tire pressure warning light .......... 698
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature...................................... 706
Automatic transmission
system.................................................. 706
Brake system......................................... 710
Dynamic radar cruise control system........................................ 708, 712
Engine oil maintenance...................... 711
Engine oil pressure........................... 705
Intuitive parking assist ......................707
Low washer level .................................. 711
Open door ........................................... 709
Open glass hatch................................ 710
Open moon roof................................. 710
Pre-collision system................707, 712
V
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 6 9 8
or
P. 693P. 696
P. 6 9 5
or
P. 6 9 5P. 6 9 8
P. 6 9 5P. 696
P. 6 9 7P. 696
P. 6 9 5P. 696
P. 6 9 7P. 696
P. 694P. 696
P. 696
or
P. 694P. 696
P. 6 9 7P. 696
P. 6 9 7
Brake system warning lightTire pressure warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
ABS warning light“PCS” warning light
Master warning light
Slip indicator light“AFS OFF” indicator light
Low fuel level warning lightAutomatic High Beam
indicator light
SRS warning light“LDA” indicator light
Open door warning lightCruise control indicator
light
Charging system warning
lightRadar cruise control
indicator light
Malfunction indicator lampMulti-terrain Select
indicator light
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
lightCenter differential lock
indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
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