Table Of Contents - Mazda 2014 CX-5 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use This Manual4
Table Of Contents5
Pictorial Index6
Interior Overview7
Interior Equipment (View A)7
Interior Equipment (View B)8
Interior Equipment (View C)9
Exterior Overview10
Essential Safety Equipment12
Seat Precaution13
Before Driving14
Front Seat16
Seat Operation16
Seat Slide16
Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)16
Seat Recline17
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat)17
Seat Warmer18
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control18
Manual Type Climate Control18
Rear Seat19
Split Folding19
Seats20
Folding Both Seatbacks Down21
Using Remote Handle21
Using Push Knob22
Folding Only Center Seat22
To Return The Seatbacks To The Upright Position22
Armrest23
Head Restraints24
Height Adjustment24
Front Outboard Seat24
Rear Outboard Seat24
Seat Belt Systems26
Seat Belt Precautions26
Positioning The Lap Portion Of The Seat Belt27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing27
Pregnant Women And Persons With Serious Medical Conditions28
Emergency Locking Mode28
Automatic Locking Mode28
Seat Belt29
Fastening The Seat Belt29
Unfastening The Seat Belt29
Front Shoulder Belt Adjuster29
Seat Belt Warning Systems30
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner And Load Limiting Systems30
Load Limiter31
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt32
Seat Belt Extender33
Child Restraint Precautions35
Child-Restraint System Installation40
Child-Restraint System Types40
Child Seat40
Booster Seat40
Installing Child-Restraint Systems41
Anchor Bracket41
Anchor Bracket Location41
Using Automatic Locking Mode43
Using Latch Lower Anchor48
Installation On Rear Outboard Seats49
Installation On Rear Center Seat50
Latch Lower Anchor Location50
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions52
Srs Air Bags52
Seat Belts Must Be Worn In Air Bag Equipped Vehicles53
Children Should Not Ride In The Front Passenger Seat53
Supplemental Restraint System Components59
With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System59
Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System60
How The Srs Air Bags Work61
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners61
Driver Air Bag61
Front Passenger Air Bag62
Side Air Bags62
Curtain Air Bags63
Warning Light/Beep64
Srs Air Bag Deployment Criteria65
Limitations To Srs Air Bag66
Limitations To Front/Near Front Collision Detection66
Limitations To Side Collision Detection66
Impacts Involving Trees Or Poles66
Limitations To Roll-Over Detection67
Pitch End Over End67
Front Passenger Seat Weight Sensor68
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Í68
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light69
Constant Monitoring74
Keys77
Keyless Entry System78
Pull Out The Auxiliary Key From The Key78
Transmitter79
Lock Button80
Unlock Button80
Operational Range81
Panic Button81
Starting The Engine81
Turning On The Alarm81
Key Suspend Function82
Advanced Keyless Entry System Í83
Locking, Unlocking The Doors And The Liftgate84
Opening The Liftgate84
Doors And Locks85
When Driving85
Locking, Unlocking With Key86
Locking, Unlocking With Request Switch86
Front Doors87
Liftgate (Lock Only)87
To Lock87
Driver's Door Request Switch87
Auto-Lock Function88
Auto Re-Lock Function88
Locking, Unlocking With Transmitter89
Locking, Unlocking With Door-Lock Switch89
Auto Lock/Unlock Function89
Current Function Number91
Locking, Unlocking With Doorlock Knob92
Liftgate93
Rear Door Child Safety Locks93
Opening And Closing The Liftgate94
Closing The Liftgate95
Fuel And Engine Exhaust Precautions96
Fuel Requirements96
Fuel And Emission96
Emission Control System97
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)98
Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap99
Steering Wheel101
Steering Wheel Adjustment101
Outside Mirrors102
Mirror Type102
Power Mirror Adjustment102
Folding Mirror102
Rearview Mirror103
Rearview Mirror Adjustment103
Reducing Glare From Headlights103
Manual Day/Night Mirror103
Power Windows105
Operating The Driver's Side Power Window105
Normal Opening/Closing105
Auto-Opening/Closing105
Power Window System Initialization Procedure106
Jam-Safe Window106
Engine-Off Power Window Operation106
Operating The Passenger Power Windows107
Power Window Lock Switch107
Master Control Switches107
Tilt Operation108
Slide Operation108
Moonroof Í108
Power Moonroof Re-Set Procedure109
Sunshade109
Security System110
Modification And Add-On Equipment110
Immobilizer System110
Operation111
Arming111
Disarming111
System Triggering Conditions112
How To Arm The System112
Theft-Deterrent System Í112
To Turn Off An Armed System113
To Stop The Alarm113
Theft-Deterrent Labels113
Driving Tips114
Break-In Period114
Money-Saving Suggestions114
Hazardous Driving115
Floor Mat115
Rocking The Vehicle116
Winter Driving116
Snow Tires117
Tire Chains117
Installing The Chains117
Driving In Flooded Area118
Overloading118
Driving On Uneven Road119
Trailer Towing (U.s.a. And Canada)120
Weight Limits120
Ttw And Gcwr120
High-Altitude Operation120
Trailer Towing-Load Table121
Safety Chains126
Trailer Lights126
Trailer Brakes126
Trailer Towing Tips126
Driving127
Lane Changes And Turning127
Passing127
Backing Up127
Ascending A Hill128
Descending A Hill128
Overheated Engine128
Parking128
Fuel Consumption129
Maintenance129
Recreational Towing130
Start/Stop Engine133
Ignition Switch133
Push Button Start Positions133
Acc (Accessory)133
Engine Start Function When Key Battery Is Dead137
Turning The Engine Off139
Emergency Operation For Starting The Engine139
Emergency Engine Stop140
Instrument Cluster And Display141
Meters And Gauges141
Speedometer142
Odometer, Trip Meter And Trip Meter Selector142
Tachometer143
Fuel Gauge144
Dashboard Illumination144
Canceling The Illumination Dimmer144
Outside Temperature Display145
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display (Type A Instrument Cluster)146
Maintenance Monitor146
Initial Setting Method146
Message Display147
Reset Method148
Method For Turning The System Off149
Trip Computer And Info Switch149
Distance-To-Empty Mode149
Average Fuel Economy Mode150
Current Fuel Economy Mode150
Average Vehicle Speed Mode151
Settings (Type A Instrument Cluster)151
To Change Settings152
Warning/Indicator Lights153
Multi-Information Display153
Indication On Display154
Indication And Method For Taking Action List155
Master Warning Light159
Brake System Warning Light159
Parking Brake Warning/Warning Light Inspection159
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning159
Abs Warning Light160
Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning160
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light161
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light161
Check Engine Light162
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red)162
Handling Procedure162
Flashing Light162
Awd Warning Indication/Warning Light163
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light163
When Illuminated163
When Flashing163
Power Steering Malfunction Warning Indication/Indicator Light164
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light164
Low Fuel Warning Light165
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Indicator Light165
Seat Belt Warning Light165
Driver's Seat165
Door-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light166
Without Warning Light For Front Passenger's Seat166
Seat Belt Reminder166
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication167
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light167
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light167
Warning Light Illuminates/Warning Beep Sounds168
Key Warning Light (Red)/Key Indicator Light (Green)169
Warning Light Flashes169
"Set Power to OFF" Is Displayed169
"Key Not Found" Is Displayed169
Key Warning Light (Red)170
Key Indicator Light (Green)170
Wrench Warning Indication171
Tcs/Dsc Indicator Light171
Tcs Off Indicator Light171
Afs Off Indicator Light171
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)172
Shift Position Indication172
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light172
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights172
Security Indicator Light173
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)173
Bsm Off Indicator Light173
Lights-On Indicator Light173
Manual Transaxle Operation175
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern175
Recommendations For Shifting176
Upshifting176
Downshifting176
Automatic Transaxle Controls177
Various Lockouts177
Warning Light178
Transaxle Ranges178
Active Adaptive Shift (Aas)179
Shift-Lock System179
Shift-Lock Override179
Manual Shift Mode180
Indicators180
Manual Shift Mode Indicator180
Gear Position Indicator181
Shifting181
Manually Shifting Up181
Manually Shifting Down181
Second Gear Fixed Mode182
Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit183
Shift Up183
Shift Down183
Kickdown183
Recommendations For Shifting (U.s.a. And Canada)184
Climbing Steep Grades From A Stop184
Descending Steep Grades185
Lighting Control186
Headlights186
Without Auto-Light Control186
Switches And Controls186
With Auto-Light Control187
Auto-Light Control188
Xenon Fusion Headlight Bulbs189
Headlight High-Low Beam189
Flashing The Headlights189
Headlight Leveling190
Adaptive Front Lighting System190
Afs Off Switch190
Daytime Running Lights190
Turn And Lane-Change Signals191
Fog Lights Í191
Windshield Wipers And Washer192
Lane-Change Signals192
Three-Flash Turn Signal192
Windshield Wipers193
With Auto-Wiper Control193
Variable-Speed Intermittent Wipers193
Auto-Wiper Control194
Rear Window Wiper And Washer196
Windshield Washer196
Rear Window Defroster197
Mirror Defroster197
Horn198
Hazard Warning Flasher198
Pre-Programming The Homelink System199
Homelink Wireless Control System Í199
Programming The Homelink System200
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming201
Operating The Homelink System201
Reprogramming The Homelink System201
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons201
Brake System202
Foot Brake202
Parking Brake203
Setting The Parking Brake203
Releasing The Parking Brake203
Display Indication204
Brake Pad Wear Indicator204
Brake Assist204
Hill Launch Assist (Hla)205
Smart City Brake Support (Scbs) Í207
Do Not Modify The Suspension208
Laser Sensor Handling210
Laser Classification Label211
Laser Explanatory Label211
Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (Scbs) System Operation212
Antilock Brake System (Abs)213
Traction Control System (Tcs)214
Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)215
Tcs Off Switch215
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Operation217
Awd Driving217
Tires And Tire Chains218
Towing218
Power Steering219
Cruise Control220
Cruise Control Switch220
Activation/Deactivation221
To Set Speed221
To Increase Cruising Speed221
To Decrease Cruising Speed222
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than 25 Km/H (16 Mph)222
To Temporarily Cancel222
To Deactivate222
Tire Pressure Monitoring System223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization225
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System Í227
Bsm Warning Light229
Bsm Off Switch230
Care Of Radar Sensors230
Rear View Monitor Í231
Rear View Parking Camera Location232
Switching To The Rear View Monitor Display232
Displayable Range On The Screen233
Viewing The Display234
Rear View Monitor Operation234
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions And Displayed Image238
When There Is A Steep Grade Behind The Vehicle239
Three-Dimensional Object On Vehicle Rear240
Picture Uality Adjustment240
Reset241
Interior Features242
Climate Control System243
Operating Tips243
Vent Operation244
Adjusting The Vents244
Directing Airflow244
Side Vents244
Selecting The Airflow Mode245
Dashboard Vents245
Defroster And Floor Vents245
Dashboard And Floor Vents245
Manual Type246
Control Switches246
Temperature Control Dial246
Fan Control Dial246
Air Intake Selector247
Heating247
Cooling (With Air Conditioner)247
Recirculated Air Mode247
Ventilation248
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging248
Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner)249
Fully Automatic Type250
Auto Switch250
Off Switch250
Mode Selector Switch251
A/C Switch251
Outside Air Position252
Dual Switch252
Windshield Defroster Switch252
Operation Of Automatic Air Conditioning252
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor253
Antenna254
Operating Tips For Audio System254
Radio Reception255
Am Characteristics255
Fm Characteristics255
Multipath Noise256
Flutter/Skip Noise256
Weak Signal Noise256
Strong Signal Noise256
Operating Tips For Cd Player257
Condensation Phenomenon257
Handling The Cd Player257
Operating Tips For Mp3259
About Folders And Files259
About Id3 Tag Display260
Specialized Glossary260
Mp3260
Iso 9660260
Bit Rate261
Packet Writing261
Id3 Tag261
Vbr261
Playable Aac File Specifications262
Operating Tips For Usb Device262
Playable Mp3 File Specifications262
Playable Wma File Specification263
Playable Aac File Specification263
Operating Tips For Ipod264
Connectable Ipods264
Audio Set (Type A)266
Power/Volume/Sound Controls267
Power On/Off267
Volume Adjustment267
Audio Sound Adjustment267
Automatic Level Control (Alc)268
Operating The Radio269
Radio On269
Band Selection269
Tuning269
Auto Memory Tuning270
Operating The Compact Disc (Cd) Player271
Inserting The Cd271
Ejecting The Cd271
Playback271
Folder Search272
Music Scan272
Repeat Playback272
Random Playback272
Switching The Display273
Music Cd (If Cd-Text Capable)273
Mp3/Wma/Aac Cd273
Display Scroll273
How To Use Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port274
Error Indications274
Audio Set (Type B)276
Power/Volume/Display/Sound Controls277
Brightness Adjustment277
Contrast Adjustment277
Tint Adjustment277
Display Setting Reset278
Audiopilot279
Centerpoint279
Sound Setting Reset279
Seek Tuning282
Scan Tuning282
Preset Channel Tuning282
Radio Text Information Display282
Genre Seek283
Hd Radio283
Benefits Of Hd Radio Technology284
Listening To Hd Radio Technology284
Multicast Channel Selection (Fm)284
Operating The Satellite Radio285
What Is Satellite Radio?285
How To Activate Satellite Radio285
Displaying The Sirius Id (Esn)286
Sirius Operation286
Sirius Radio Mode Selection286
Operation In The Initial State286
Unsubscribed Channel287
Preset Channel Programming287
Preset Channel Call-Up287
Selection From Channel List287
Instant Replay288
Parental Lock288
Parental Unlock289
Parental-Lock Code Change289
Parental-Lock Code Reset289
Seek Alert290
Selection From Seek Alert Program List290
Storing Songs, Artists, And Sports Team Names290
Seek Alert Setting291
Fast-Forward/Reverse293
Track Search294
Selecting File/Track294
Displaying File List294
Operations Using Audio Panel294
During Music Cd Playback295
During Mp3/Wma/Aac Cd Playback295
Audio Control Switch Operation297
Sound297
Vehicle297
Language297
Adjusting The Volume298
Seek Switch298
Mute Switch298
When Listening To The Radio298
Aux/Usb/Ipod Mode299
How To Connect Usb Port/Auxiliary Jack300
Connecting A Device300
Connecting With A Connector Cable301
How To Use Aux Mode301
How To Use Usb Mode (Type A)303
How To Use Usb Mode (Type B)307
Operations On Screen308
Displaying Song List308
Selecting From List308
Text Scroll308
Error Messages309
How To Use Ipod Mode (Type A)311
List Search312
Hands-Free Outline318
Audio Outline318
Bluetooth® Í318
Component Parts319
Audio Unit (Type B)319
Microphone (Hands-Free)319
Talk Button, Pick-Up Button And Hang-Up Button (Hands-Free)319
Bluetooth Preparation320
Device Programming (Pairing)320
Pairing Procedure320
Device Selection321
Connecting Other Devices321
Disconnecting A Device321
Deleting A Device321
Voice Recognition322
Changing Pin Code322
Restoring Default Settings322
Available Language322
Commands Useable Anytime During Voice Recognition323
Returning To Previous Operation323
Help Function Use323
Making A Call324
Phonebook Usage324
Bluetooth® Hands-Free324
Call History Usage325
Screen Operation325
Import Contact (Download Phonebook)325
Phonebook Data Deletion325
Call Back Function326
Speed Dial Function326
Telephone Number Input326
Making Calls Using The Speed Dial326
Emergency Calls327
Numeral Or Symbol Entry327
Receiving An Incoming Call328
Hanging Up A Call328
Mute329
Transferring A Call From Handsfree To A Mobile Phone329
Call Interrupt329
Switching Between Calls329
Downloading Messages330
Receiving Messages330
Message Playback330
Calling A Person Who Sent A Message330
Don't Disturb Me Function331
Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition331
Erasing Messages331
Starting The Audio331
Playing Selected Track Numbers332
Playing Selected Artist332
Playing Selected Album332
Playing Selected Playlist333
Playing Selected Genre333
Scan334
Folder Up335
Folder Down335
Pause/Resume335
Shuffle336
Selection By Specifying Frequency337
Seek Tuning Function337
Auto Memory Seek Function337
Auto Memory Preset Function337
Switching Channels338
Skip Track Function338
Thumbs Up Function338
Next Preset Selection338
Thumbs Down Function339
Pandora Radio Station Selection339
Display Of Pandora Radio Station List339
Bookmark Function339
Updating The Database342
Response Profile343
Switching To Bluetooth Audio Mode343
Bluetooth® Audio343
Selecting A File (Track)344
Folder Search (Only Avrcp Ver. 1.4)344
Music Scan (Only Avrcp Ver. 1.4)344
Repeat Playback (Only Avrcp Ver. 1.4)344
Device Shuffle345
Bluetooth Audio Device Information Display345
How To Use Pandora345
Selection From Station List346
Troubleshooting347
Device Pairing, Connection Problems348
Voice Recognition Related Problems349
Regarding Problems With Calls349
Other Problems350
Interior Equipment351
Sunvisors351
Side Extension Sunvisors351
Vanity Mirrors351
Interior Lights352
Overhead Lights352
Front Map Lights352
Rear Map Lights352
Luggage Compartment Lights353
Illuminated Entry System353
Clock354
Time Setting354
Time Resetting354
With Fully Automatic Type Climate Control System354
Accessory Sockets355
Connecting The Accessory Socket356
Cup Holder357
Bottle Holder358
Storage Compartments359
Overhead Console359
Glove Compartment359
Center Console360
Rear Coat Hooks360
Storage Tray360
Cargo Securing Loops360
Luggage Compartment361
Maintenance And Care362
Essential Information363
Introduction363
Scheduled Maintenance (U.s.a., Canada, And Puerto Rico)365
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)366
Chart Symbols367
Owner Maintenance Precautions377
When Refueling377
At Least Monthly377
At Least Twice A Year (For Example, Every Spring And Fall)377
Hood379
Opening The Hood379
Closing The Hood380
Engine Compartment Overview381
Engine Oil382
Recommended Oil382
Inspecting Engine Oil Level383
Engine Coolant384
Inspecting Coolant Level384
Owner Maintenance385
Brake/Clutch Fluid386
Washer Fluid386
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-Freeze Protection In Cold Weather386
Body Lubrication387
Wiper Blades388
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades388
Replacing Rear Window Wiper389
Blade389
Battery392
Replace Electrical Battery394
Replacing The Key Battery394
Tires396
Using Wrong-Sized Tires396
Using Different Tire Types396
Tire Inflation Pressure397
Tire Rotation397
Replacing A Tire398
Temporary Spare Tire399
Replacing A Wheel399
Light Bulbs401
With Xenon Fusion Headlights401
With Halogen Headlights401
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs402
Low/High Beam Bulbs402
Headlights (With Halogen Headlights)403
Low-Beam Bulbs403
High-Beam Bulbs/Daytime Running Lights403
Front Turn Signal Lights/Parking Lights404
Side-Turn Signal Lights406
Brake Lights/Taillights407
Rear Turn Signal Lights407
Rear Side-Marker Lights407
Taillights (Liftgate Side)407
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs408
Overhead Light (Front)/Map Lights408
Vanity Mirror Lights409
Luggage Compartment Light409
Fuses410
Fuse Replacement410
Replacing The Fuses On The Vehicle's Left Side410
Replacing The Fuses Under The Hood411
Fuse Panel Description413
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)413
Fuse Block (Left Side)415
Appearance Care417
Exterior Care417
Occurrence417
Prevention417
Maintaining The Finish418
Paint Chipping418
Washing418
Repairing Damage To The Finish420
Bright-Metal Maintenance420
Waxing420
Underbody Maintenance421
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance421
Interior Care422
Plastic Part Maintenance422
Dashboard Precautions422
Instrument Panel Top (Soft Pad)422
Leather423
Fabric423
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing424
Cleaning The Window Interiors424
Panel424
Cleaning The Floor Mats425
If Trouble Arises426
Parking In An Emergency427
Spare Tire And Tool Storage428
Flat Tire428
Mexico429
Spare Tire430
To Remove The Jack430
To Secure The Jack430
Without Luggage Compartment Cover430
To Remove The Spare Tire431
Changing A Flat Tire432
To Secure The Spare Tire432
Removing A Flat Tire433
Locking Lug Nuts436
To Remove An Antitheft Lug Nut436
Mounting The Spare Tire437
To Install The Antitheft Lug Nut437
Nut Tightening Torque437
Battery Runs Out439
Jump-Starting439
Emergency Starting442
Starting A Flooded Engine442
Push-Starting442
Overheating443
If You Find A Leak Or Other Damage444
If You Find No Problems444
Emergency Towing445
Towing Description445
Tiedown Hooks446
Warning/Indicator Lights And Warning Sounds448
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash448
If The Master Warning Light Illuminates448
If The Brake System Warning Light Illuminates448
If The Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light Illuminates449
If The Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light Is Indicated450
If The Engine Oil Warning Indication/ Warning Light Is Indicated450
If The Check Engine Light Illuminates Or Flashes450
If The Awd Warning Indication/ Warning Light Is Indicated451
Illuminated Light451
If The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light Flashes454
If The Key Warning Light (Red) Illuminates454
If The Traction Control System (Tcs) Off Indicator Light Illuminates455
If Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs) Off Indicator Light Flashes455
If The Security Indicator Light Illuminates Or Flashes456
If The Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System Off Indicator Light Flashes456
Warning Sound Is Activated457
If The Lights-On Indicator Light Flashes457
Lights-On Reminder457
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep458
Ignition Not Switched Off (Stop) Warning Beep458
Seat Belt Warning Beep458
Key Removed From Vehicle Warning Beep459
Key Left-In-Luggage Compartment Warning Beep459
Key Left-In-Vehicle Warning Beep459
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep459
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System Warning Beep460
When Liftgate Cannot Be Opened461
Customer Information And Reporting Safety Defects462
Customer Assistance (Canada)463
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)464
Satisfaction Review Process468
Mediation/Arbitration Program469
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (Camvap)469
Mazda Importer/Distributors474
Importer/Distributor474
Reporting Safety Defects475
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)475
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)476
Warranty477
Warranties For Your Mazda477
Outside The United States/Canada478
Registering Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country (Except United States And Canada)479
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories480
Cell Phones481
Cell Phones Warning481
Event Data Recorder482
Event Data Recorder (U.s.a. And Canada)482
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (Utqgs)483
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System483
Tire Information (U.s.a.)485
Tire Labeling485
Information On Passenger Vehicle Tires485
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)487
Tire Ply Composition And Materials Used487
Maximum Load Rating487
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure487
Tread Wear, Traction And Temperature Grades488
Safety Warning488
Information On Temporary Tires489
Location Of The Tire Label (Placard)491
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure491
Checking Tire Pressure492
Glossary Of Terms493
Tire Maintenance494
Specifications494
Safety Practices496
Vehicle Loading497
Overloaded Vehicle497
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits501
Gcw (Gross Combination Weight)502
Gcwr (Gross Combination Weight Rating)502
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight502
Exceeding Gvwr Or Gawr Specifications502
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit503
Declaration Of Conformity504
Service Publications509
Identification Numbers513
Vehicle Information Labels513
Vehicle Identification Numbe513
Chassis Number513
Tire Pressure Label514
Engine Number514
Capacities516
Dimensions516
Weights517
Standard Tire521
Lug Nut Tightening Torque521
Personalization Features522
Index526