The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.
P195/55R15 84H
P - Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).
195 - Tire width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).
R - Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
84 - Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
H - Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
DOT - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
B97R - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
FW6X - Tire type code.
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
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Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either
MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX
button.
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Reverse Shift Fork Clearance Inspection (M/T)
Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse
shift fork (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the
service limit, go to step 2.
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