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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 that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure 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 inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, 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
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Tire related termMeaning
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle 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 distribution Distribution of occupants 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 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges

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Tire related termMeaning
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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 contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load

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Tire related termMeaning
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
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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road

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*: Table 1
 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling 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 fixture The 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 vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 174, 180
ABS........................................... 152
Air conditioning filter .............. 255
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 255
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 174
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 73
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 77
Airbag warning light .............. 296
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 74
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 82
General airbag precautions .... 77
Locations of airbags ............... 70
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 81
Proper driving posture ...... 68, 77
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 74
Side airbag precautions.......... 77
SRS airbags ........................... 70
Anti-lock brake system ........... 152
Assist grips.............................. 200
Audio input .............................. 181
Audio system Audio input ........................... 181
AUX port ............................... 181
Portable music player ........... 181
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 182 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........123
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................322
S mode ..................................125
AUX port ...................................181
Auxiliary boxes ........................192
Back door Back door ................................37
Wireless remote control ..........27
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............272
Wattage .................................345
Battery Checking ...............................236
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............324
Preparing and checking before winter .......................163
Bottle holder .............................193
Brake Fluid ......................................233
Parking brake ........................129
Brake assist ..............................152
Break-in tips .............................109
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................133A
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Seating capacity....................... 162
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 43, 44
Adjustment precautions.....43, 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................93
Cleaning ................................209
Head restraint..........................46
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 68
Service reminder indicators ..............................134
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 322
Manual transmission ............. 127
Shift lock system ..................... 322
Side airbags................................70
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Switch.................................... 140
Wattage .................................345
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 57
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................345
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................248
Storage location .................... 307
Spark plug ................................341
Specifications...........................336
Speedometer ............................ 131
Steering Column lock release..............119
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 55
Audio switches ......................182
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Wattage .................................345 Storage feature ........................ 187
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 331
Sun visors ................................ 194
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Light switches ....................... 140
Power door lock switch ........... 31
Power window switch .............. 59
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 146
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 240
Transmission shift switch ...... 125
Window lock switch ................. 59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 143
Tachometer .............................. 131
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage................................. 345
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 65
Theft prevention labels ............. 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 248
Tire information Glossary ................................ 355
Size ....................................... 352
Tire identification number...... 351
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 353
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Tires
Chains .................................. 163
Checking .............................. 240
Compact spare tire ............... 308
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Inflation pressure .................. 248
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 349
Replacing ............................. 307
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 344
Snow tires............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 307
Tire pressure warning system................................ 240
Tools......................................... 307
Total load capacity .................. 162
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 169, 170
Emergency towing ................ 286
Trailer towing ........................ 168
TRAC ........................................ 152
Traction control ....................... 152
Trailer towing........................... 168
Transmission shift
switches................................. 125
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 272
Switch ................................... 128
Wattage ................................ 345
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 195
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification number................................... 336
Vehicle stability control .......... 152
VSC ........................................... 152
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 294
Seat belt reminder ................ 298 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........296
Brake assist system ..............296
Brake system ........................294
Charging system .... ...............295
Electric power steering system
warning light........................297
Electronic engine control system ................................296
High coolant temperature ......295
Low engine oil pressure ........295
Low fuel level ........................298
Low tire pressure...................300
Low washer fluid ...................298
Malfunction indicator lamp ....296
Open door .............................298
Pretensioners ........................296
Seat belt reminder light .........298
SRS airbags ..........................296
Tire pressure warning light ....300
Washer Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................163
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............206
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................162
Weight ...................................336
Wheels ......................................252
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........180
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................27
Replacing the battery ............258
Wireless remote control key ....27
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